2 Samuel 5:7

David Conquers Jerusalem · 2 Samuel 5:6–11
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Translations

Modern
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Traditional
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
Literal
And David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Latin
Cepit autem David arcem Sion: hæc est civitas David.

Original

Hebrew
English
Nevertheless , David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

Notes

The fortress of Zion: At this time, Jerusalem was probably a small settlement, covering about nine to twelve square acres.
The pride of the Jebusites, together with the fact that no one had captured the city before, suggests that Jerusalem had strong defenses and was well protected.

David acquired a new capital city, Jerusalem, for the newly extended kingdom.

After the murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth, the elders of the northern tribes accepted David as their king. So, David gained:

Theme notes and profiles

David Jerusalem Temple Worship Zion

Events

Parallels

1 Chronicles 11:4–9

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Citadel City of David David David, City of Jerusalem Joshua, Book of Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Temple Zion

Topics

Jebusites: Conquered by David Jerusalem: Called: City of David Jerusalem: Conquest of, Made by David Jerusalem: The Citadel of Mount Zion, Occupied by David, and Called the City of David Jerusalem: The Jebusites: Finally Dispossessed of, by David Mountains: Sion Zion: Called |The City of David| Zion: Captured from the Jebusites by David