2 Samuel 5:7
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.In other versions
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
ASV
But David took the strong place of Zion, which is the town of David.
BBE
But David took the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.
DBY
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
WEB
And David captureth the fortress of Zion, it `is' the city of David.
YLT
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
ENG
Nevertheless, David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
WBT
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
BSB
In context
5In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.
6And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.
7Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
8And David said on that day, Whosoever getteth up to the gutter, and smiteth the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David's soul, he shall be chief and captain. Wherefore they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.
9So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.
Cross-references
People in this verse
- David