Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 5:7
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.
