2 Samuel 5:7 asv — Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

American Standard Version

"Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David. "

— 2 Samuel 5:7, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

4

David was thirty years old when he began to reign, and he reigned forty years.

5

In Hebron he reigned over Judah seven years and six months; and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years over all Israel and Judah.

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And the king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither; thinking, David cannot come in hither.

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Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

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And David said on that day, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites, let him get up to the watercourse, and smite the lame and the blind, that are hated of David’s soul. Wherefore they say, There are the blind and the lame; he cannot come into the house.

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

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And David waxed greater and greater; for Jehovah, the God of hosts, was with him.

2 Samuel 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 5:7 say?
2 Samuel 5:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 5:7 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 5:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 7.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 5:7.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:7 in?
2 Samuel 5:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 2 Samuel 5:7?
2 Samuel 5:7 reads (ASV): “Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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