8 occurrences in 11 translations

'Stronghold' in the Bible

Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

Verse ConceptsCityZion, As A Placezion

David took up residence in the stronghold, which he named the city of David. He built it up all the way around from the supporting terraces inward.

Verse ConceptsFortressesCity Of DavidStrongholdsZion, As A PlaceFortsPeople Naming ThingsRebuilding Jerusalem

When the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over Israel, they all went in search of David, but he heard about it and went down to the stronghold.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsenemies, of Israel and JudahAttackingSelf DefenceAnointing Kings

Meanwhile, Joab attacked the Ammonite city of Rabbah and captured its stronghold.

Verse ConceptsCitadelsCapturing Cities

This is what he said: LORD, you are my stone stronghold and my fortified place; you are continuously delivering me.

Verse ConceptsGod, Titles And Names OfMetaphorsGod Being Our FortressGod My Salvation

my God, my mountain where I seek refuge.My shield, the horn of my salvation, my stronghold, my refuge,and my Savior, You save me from violence.

Verse ConceptsDanger, PhysicalGod, The RockGod, Titles And Names OfRefugeesShieldsViolenceStrongholdsYou Are Our GodProtection And Safetysheltercrusades

At that time David was in the stronghold, and a Philistine garrison was at Bethlehem.

Verse ConceptsFortificationsGarrisonsEarthly Armies

and came to the stronghold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites; and they went out to the south of Judah, at Beer-sheba.

Verse ConceptsFortresses

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