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2 Samuel 5:7
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5 In Hebron he reigned over Judah aseven years and six months, and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty-three years over all Israel and Judah.  

The Conquest of Jerusalem

6 aAnd the king and his men went to Jerusalem against bthe Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, “You shall not come in here; but the blind and the lame will repel you,” thinking, “David cannot come in here.”  
7 Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion a(that is, the City of David).  
8 Now David said on that day, “Whoever climbs up by way of the water shaft and defeats the Jebusites (the lame and the blind, who are hated by David’s soul), ahe shall be chief and captain.” Therefore they say, “The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.”  
9 Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it athe City of David. And David built all around from1 the Millo and inward.  
10 So David went on and became great, and athe Lord God of hosts was with bhim.  
11 Then aHiram bking of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters and masons. And they built David a house.  
Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 5:7

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American Standard Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

Amplified® Bible
Nevertheless, David took the stronghold 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.

Darby English Version
But David took the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.

Good News Bible
(But David did capture their fortress of Zion, and it became known as "David's City.")

King James Version
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is the city of David.

New International Version
Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David.

New King James Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Nevertheless, David captured the stronghold of Zion, namely the city of David.

Revised Standard Version
Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

Young's Literal Translation
And David captureth the fortress of Zion, it `is' the city of David.


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