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The Founding of David's City
Commentators explain that the 'stronghold of Zion' was a specific, formidable fortress. David's conquest of this location was a pivotal military and political achievement, leading him to rename it 'the city of David.' This verse marks the historical founding of what would become his royal capital and the central city for God's people.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:7
18th Century
Theologian
The stronghold of Zion—or castle (1 Chronicles 11:5, 7). The ancient Zion was the hill on which the temple stood, and the castle…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:7
17th Century
Pastor
Nevertheless, David took the strong hold of Zion
A fortress without the city, and separate from it, and which was ve…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 5:6–10
17th Century
Minister
The enemies of God's people are often very confident of their own strength, and most secure when their day to fall draws near. But the pride and in…