Thematic Bible: Makes conquest of jerusalem


Thematic Bible



The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, "Unless you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in here;" thinking, "David can't come in here."

David and all Israel went to Jerusalem (the same is Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. The same is the city of David. David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and captain." Joab the son of Zeruiah went up first, and was made chief. read more.
David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the city of David. He built the city all around, from Millo even around; and Joab repaired the rest of the city.

Woe to Ariel! Ariel, the city where David encamped! Add year to year; let the feasts come around;