Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
David » King of israel » Makes conquest of jerusalem
Then the king and his men advanced to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who lived in the land. The Jebusites said to David, "You cannot invade this place! Even the blind and the lame will turn you back, saying, 'David cannot invade this place!'"
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David and the whole Israelite army advanced to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). (The Jebusites, the land's original inhabitants, lived there.) The residents of Jebus said to David, "You cannot invade this place!" But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). David said, "Whoever attacks the Jebusites first will become commanding general!" So Joab son of Zeruiah attacked first and became commander. read more.
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David. He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.
David lived in the fortress; for this reason it is called the City of David. He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.
Ariel is as good as dead -- Ariel, the town David besieged! Keep observing your annual rituals, celebrate your festivals on schedule.
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Jerusalem » The city built around the citadel
He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.
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Millo » A name given to part of the citadel of jerusalem
So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.
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He built up the city around it, from the terrace to the surrounding walls; Joab restored the rest of the city.
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