11:7a So David took up residence in the fortress;

After they captured the city with its strong walls around it, David moved in there. (Translation for Translators)
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⌊When the men had won the city,⌋ David moved into the strong building.
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Then David made his home in the fortress. (English Easy-to-Read Version)

11:7b that is why it was called the City of David.

⌊From then on the people⌋ called it the City of David.
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That is why the city got called David’s city. (Easy English Bible)

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