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Berean Standard Bible

“Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).”

2 Samuel 5:7

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Study note

David has been anointed king over all Israel and now seeks a capital that belongs to no single tribe. Jerusalem, held by the Jebusites, is a fortified city on a defensible ridge.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

World English Bible (WEB)

Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. This is David’s city.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But David took the strong place of Zion, which is the town of David.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Empero David tomó la fortaleza de Sión, la cual es la ciudad de David.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pero David los derrotó y capturó la ciudadela de Sion, que luego se llamó la Ciudad de David.

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