2 Samuel 5:9

Verse

So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Bible in Basic English

So David took the strong tower for his living-place, naming it the town of David. And David took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David dwelt in the castle, and called it, The city of David: and built round about from Mello and inwards.

Free Bible Version

David went and lived in the fortress, and named it the City of David. He extended it in all directions, starting from the outer supporting terraces and moving inwards.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Dauid dwelt in that forte, and called it the citie of Dauid, and Dauid built rounde about it, from Millo, and inward.

King James (Authorized) Version

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Translation for Translators

After David and his soldiers captured the city with its strong walls around it, he lived there, and they named it ‘David’s City’. David and his soldiers built the city around the fortress, starting where the land was ◄filled in/terraces► on the east side of the hill.

Unlocked Literal Bible

So David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. He fortified around it, from the terrace toward the inside.

Noah Webster Bible

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built around from Millo and inward.

World English Bible

David lived in the stronghold, and called it David’s city. David built around from Millo and inward.

Young's Literal Translation

And David dwelleth in the fortress, and calleth it — City of David, and David buildeth round about, from Millo and inward,

Context

David Conquers Jerusalem

⁸On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David. ” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.” ⁹So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.¹⁰And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

Summary

This verse describes David capturing the fortress of Zion, which became known as the City of David. It signifies a significant victory for David as he establishes Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. The capture of Zion not only solidifies David's reign but also fulfills God's promise to him of becoming king over Israel. This event marks a pivotal moment in David's life and reign, showcasing God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His chosen servant.

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

David dwelt in the fort, &c.--Having taken it by storm, he changed its name to "the city of David," to signify the importance of the conquest, and to perpetuate the memory of the event. David built round about from Millo and inward--probably a row of stone bastions placed on the northern side of Mount Zion, and built by David to secure himself on that side from the Jebusites, who still lived in the lower part of the city. The house of Millo was perhaps the principal corner tower of that fortified wall.

2 Samuel 5:9

David Conquers Jerusalem

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Berean Standard Bible

So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.

American Standard Version (1901)

And David dwelt in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Bible in Basic English

So David took the strong tower for his living-place, naming it the town of David. And David took in hand the building of the town all round, starting from the Millo.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And David dwelt in the castle, and called it, The city of David: and built round about from Mello and inwards.

Free Bible Version

David went and lived in the fortress, and named it the City of David. He extended it in all directions, starting from the outer supporting terraces and moving inwards.

Geneva Bible 1599

So Dauid dwelt in that forte, and called it the citie of Dauid, and Dauid built rounde about it, from Millo, and inward.

King James (Authorized) Version

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

Translation for Translators

Unlocked Literal Bible

So David lived in the stronghold and called it the city of David. He fortified around it, from the terrace toward the inside.

Noah Webster Bible

So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built around from Millo and inward.

World English Bible

David lived in the stronghold, and called it David’s city. David built around from Millo and inward.

Young's Literal Translation

And David dwelleth in the fortress, and calleth it — City of David, and David buildeth round about, from Millo and inward,

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
John Gill
Tyndale

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

2 Samuel 5:9

Verse

Context

David Conquers Jerusalem

Summary

Commentary

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes

2 Samuel 5:9

David Conquers Jerusalem

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

John Gill Bible Commentary

Tyndale Open Study Notes