2 Samuel 5:9 akjv — So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

American King James Version

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

— 2 Samuel 5:9, American King James Version

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KJV
“So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.”
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ASV
“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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WEB
“David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around from Millo and inward.”
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NET
“So David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David. David built all around it, from the terrace inwards.”
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DRB
“And David dwelt in the castle, and called it, The city of David: and built round about from Mello and inwards.”
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BBE
“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.”
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KJVA
“So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.”
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2 Samuel 5 — Context

And the king and his men went to Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spoke to David, saying, Except you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in here: thinking, David cannot come in here.

Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.

And David said on that day, Whoever gets up to the gutter, and smites the Jebusites, and the lame and the blind that are hated of David’s soul, he shall be chief and captain. Why they said, The blind and the lame shall not come into the house.

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

And David went on, and grew great, and the LORD God of hosts was with him. ¶

And Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons: and they built David an house.

And David perceived that the LORD had established him king over Israel, and that he had exalted his kingdom for his people Israel’s sake. ¶

2 Samuel 5:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 5:9 say?

2 Samuel 5:9 in the American King James Version reads: “So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward. ”

Where is 2 Samuel 5:9 in the Bible?

2 Samuel 5:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 5, verse 9.

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 5:9.

What translation should I read 2 Samuel 5:9 in?

2 Samuel 5:9 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 5:9?

2 Samuel 5:9 reads (AKJV): “So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward. ” 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.

2 Samuel 5:9 akjv — So David dwelled in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

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