1 Chronicles 11:7

David occupied the fortress, so it was named the City of David after him.

2 Samuel 5:7

Even so, David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is now known as the City of David.

1 Chronicles 11:5

The inhabitants of Jebus told David, "You're not coming in here!" Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.

Psalm 2:6

"I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."

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Summary

And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

David dwelt

The city of david

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Bible References

David dwelt

Psalm 2:6
"I have set my king on Zion, my holy mountain."

The city of david

1 Chronicles 11:5
The inhabitants of Jebus told David, "You're not coming in here!" Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.
2 Samuel 5:7
Even so, David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is now known as the City of David.

General references

Joshua 15:63
Now as for the Jebusites who lived in Jerusalem, the descendants of Judah could not expel them, so Jebusites live with the descendants of Judah in Jerusalem to this day.

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