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Founding the City of David
After capturing the stronghold, David immediately renames it "the city of David" and begins to build. Commentators note this act establishes his personal authority and marks the beginning of Jerusalem's transformation into the political and religious capital of Israel. He didn't just conquer a city; he founded a new center for God's people.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 5:9
18th Century
Theologian
David dwelt in the fort - This refers to the stronghold (as in 2 Samuel 5:7), where he lived once the buildings were completed, …
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Samuel 5:9
19th Century
Bishop
The fort. —The same word as strong hold in 2 Samuel 5:7.
Millo. —A word always used i…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 5:9
17th Century
Pastor
So David dwelt in the fort
The strong hold of Zion, which he took:
and called it the city of Davi…
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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…