2 Samuel 5:9 web — David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around from Millo and inward.

World English Bible

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

— 2 Samuel 5:9, World English Bible

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2 Samuel 5 — Context

6

The king and his men went to Jerusalem against the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, who spoke to David, saying, "Unless you take away the blind and the lame, you shall not come in here;" thinking, "David can't come in here."

7

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

8

David said on that day, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites, let him get up to the watercourse, and strike the lame and the blind, who are hated by David's soul." Therefore they say, "The blind and the lame can't come into the house."

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

10

David grew greater and greater; for Yahweh, the God of Armies, was with him.

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Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and cedar trees, and carpenters, and masons; and they built David a house.

12

David perceived that Yahweh 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

7 questions
What does 2 Samuel 5:9 say?
2 Samuel 5:9 in the World English Bible reads: “David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around 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 (WEB): “David lived in the stronghold, and called it the city of David. David built around 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.
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