KJV ORIGINAL
Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
But David captured the fortress of Zion, which became known as the City of David.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
David successfully conquered the seemingly impregnable fortress of Zion, which became his royal city and would be known as the City of David.
📚 Historical Context
This verse describes David's conquest of Jerusalem around 1000 BC, specifically the Jebusite fortress on Mount Zion. The Jebusites had controlled this strategic hilltop city for centuries and believed it was unconquerable, even mocking David's forces. By capturing Zion, David established Jerusalem as his capital and transformed it from a Canaanite stronghold into the political and spiritual center of Israel.
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