2 Samuel 5:7 cpdv — But David seized the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But David seized the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David. "

— 2 Samuel 5:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

4

David was a son of thirty years, when he had begun to reign, and he reigned for forty years.

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In Hebron, he reigned over Judah for seven years and six months. Then in Jerusalem, he reigned for thirty-three years over all of Israel and Judah.

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And the king, and all the men who were with him, went away to Jerusalem, to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land. And it was said to David by them, “You shall not enter here, unless you will take away the blind and the lame, who say, ‘David shall not enter here.’ ”

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But David seized the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

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For David had proposed, on that day, a reward to him who had struck the Jebusites and who had reached to the gutters of the rooftops, and who had taken away the blind and the lame that hated the soul of David. Therefore, it is said in the proverb, “The blind and the lame shall not enter into the temple.”

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Then David lived in the stronghold, and he called it: the City of David. And he built it up on all sides, from Millo and inward.

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And he advanced, prospering and increasing, and the Lord, the God of hosts, was with him.

2 Samuel 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 5:7 say?
2 Samuel 5:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But David seized 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 (CPDV): “But David seized 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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