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THE MESSAGE
2 Samuel 5:7
But David went right ahead and captured the fortress of Zion, known ever since as the City of David. That day David said, "To get the best of these Jebusites, one must target the water system, not to mention this so-called lame and blind bunch that David hates." (In fact, he was so sick and tired of it, people coined the expression, "No lame and blind allowed in the palace.")
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Christian Standard Bible®
Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Hebrew Names Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Tziyon; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Tziyon; the same is the city of David.
King James Version
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
Lexham English Bible
David captured the fortress of Zion, the city of David.
David captured the fortress of Zion, the city of David.
English Standard Version
Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
New Century Version
But David did take the city of Jerusalem with its strong walls, and it became the City of David.
But David did take the city of Jerusalem with its strong walls, and it became the City of David.
New English Translation
But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Amplified Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold (fortress) of Zion, that is, the City of David.
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold (fortress) of Zion, that is, the City of David.
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But Dauid tooke the fort of Zion: this is the citie of Dauid.
But Dauid tooke the fort of Zion: this is the citie of Dauid.
Legacy Standard Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, that is the city of David.
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, that is the city of David.
Contemporary English Version
David told his troops, "You will have to go up through the water tunnel to get those Jebusites. I hate people like them who can't walk or see." That's why there is still a rule that says, "Only people who can walk and see are allowed in the temple." David captured the fortress on Mount Zion, then he moved there and named it David's City. He had the city rebuilt, starting with the landfill to the east.
David told his troops, "You will have to go up through the water tunnel to get those Jebusites. I hate people like them who can't walk or see." That's why there is still a rule that says, "Only people who can walk and see are allowed in the temple." David captured the fortress on Mount Zion, then he moved there and named it David's City. He had the city rebuilt, starting with the landfill to the east.
Complete Jewish Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Tziyon, also known [now] as the City of David.
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Tziyon, also known [now] as the City of David.
Darby Translation
But David took the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.
But David took the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.
Easy-to-Read Version
But David did take the fort of Zion. This fort became the City of David.)
But David did take the fort of Zion. This fort became the City of David.)
George Lamsa Translation
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Good News Translation
(But David did capture their fortress of Zion, and it became known as "David's City.")
(But David did capture their fortress of Zion, and it became known as "David's City.")
Literal Translation
And David captured the stronghold of Zion. It is the city of David.
And David captured the stronghold of Zion. It is the city of David.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Howbeit Dauid wanne the castell of Sion, which is the cite of Dauid.
Howbeit Dauid wanne the castell of Sion, which is the cite of Dauid.
American Standard Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Bible in Basic English
But David took the strong place of Zion, which is the town of David.
But David took the strong place of Zion, which is the town of David.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Neuerthelesse, Dauid toke the strong hold of Sion: the same is the citie of Dauid.
Neuerthelesse, Dauid toke the strong hold of Sion: the same is the citie of Dauid.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
King James Version (1611)
Neuerthelesse, Dauid tooke the strong hold of Zion: the same is the citie of Dauid.
Neuerthelesse, Dauid tooke the strong hold of Zion: the same is the citie of Dauid.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
And David took first the hold of Sion: this is the city of David.
And David took first the hold of Sion: this is the city of David.
English Revised Version
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Berean Standard Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
Forsothe Dauid took the tour of Syon; this is the citee of Dauid.
Forsothe Dauid took the tour of Syon; this is the citee of Dauid.
Young's Literal Translation
And David captureth the fortress of Zion, it [is] the city of David.
And David captureth the fortress of Zion, it [is] the city of David.
Update Bible Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Webster's Bible Translation
Nevertheless, David took the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David.
Nevertheless, David took the strong hold of Zion: the same [is] the city of David.
World English Bible
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
New King James Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).
New Living Translation
But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.
But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.
New Life Bible
But David took the strong place of Zion, that is, the city of David.
But David took the strong place of Zion, that is, the city of David.
New Revised Standard
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, which is now the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, which is now the city of David.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
So then David captured the citadel of Zion, - the same, is the city of David.
So then David captured the citadel of Zion, - the same, is the city of David.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But David took the castle of Sion, the same is the city of David.
But David took the castle of Sion, the same is the city of David.
Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is the city of David.
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is the city of David.
Contextual Overview
6 David and his men immediately set out for Jerusalem to take on the Jebusites, who lived in that country. But they said, "You might as well go home! Even the blind and the lame could keep you out. You can't get in here!" They had convinced themselves that David couldn't break through. 7But David went right ahead and captured the fortress of Zion, known ever since as the City of David. That day David said, "To get the best of these Jebusites, one must target the water system, not to mention this so-called lame and blind bunch that David hates." (In fact, he was so sick and tired of it, people coined the expression, "No lame and blind allowed in the palace.") 9David made the fortress city his home and named it "City of David." He developed the city from the outside terraces inward. David proceeded with a longer stride, a larger embrace since the God -of-the-Angel-Armies was with him.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Zion: Psalms 2:6, Psalms 9:11, Psalms 48:12, Psalms 51:18, Psalms 87:2, Psalms 132:13, Isaiah 12:6, Isaiah 59:20, Micah 4:2, Romans 9:33, Hebrews 12:22, Revelation 14:1
the same: 2 Samuel 5:9, 2 Samuel 6:10, 1 Kings 2:10, 1 Kings 3:1, 1 Kings 8:1, 1 Chronicles 11:7, 2 Chronicles 5:2, 2 Chronicles 24:16
Reciprocal: Deuteronomy 11:29 - General 1 Kings 11:27 - the city Nehemiah 3:15 - the stairs Nehemiah 12:37 - the stairs Psalms 20:2 - out Jeremiah 21:13 - Who Micah 4:8 - the strong Zephaniah 1:10 - from
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Nevertheless, David took the strong hold of Zion,.... A fortress without the city, and separate from it, and which was very strong; and the taking it might facilitate the taking of the city, which yet as appears by what follows, was very difficult to do:
the same [is] the city of David; it was afterwards so called, where he built an house, and dwelt.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
The stronghold of Zion - Or castle 1 Chronicles 11:5, 1 Chronicles 11:7. The ancient Zion was the hill on which the temple stood, and the castle seems to have been immediately to the north of the temple. The modern Zion lies to the southwest of the temple.
The same is the city of David - The name afterward given to it 2 Samuel 5:9, and by which it was known in the writer’s time.
