KJV ORIGINAL
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
The people living in Jebus told David, 'You will never get in here.' But David captured the fortress of Zion anyway, which became known as the city of David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse shows how David conquered the seemingly impossible fortress of Jerusalem, which the inhabitants thought was unbeatable.
📚 Historical Context
Jebus was the original name for Jerusalem, controlled by the Jebusites who had held this strategic hilltop fortress for centuries. The city was considered so well-fortified that its inhabitants mocked David's attempts to capture it. When David successfully took this stronghold around 1000 BC, he made it his capital and it became known as the City of David.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save