The Capture of Jerusalem

Free Bible Version (FBV)

2Sa 5:6–10

6 David the king and his men went to Jerusalem to attack the Jebusites who were living there. The Jebusites told David: “You'll never enter here. Even the blind and lame could stop you.” They were convinced that David could not get in.
7 But David did capture the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.
8 At that time he said, “If we are to successfully conquer the Jebusites we'll have to go up the water shaft to attack these ‘lame and blind’ —these people who hate David. This is why it's said, ‘The blind and the lame will never enter the house.’”
9 David went and lived in the fortress, and named it the City of David. He extended it in all directions, starting from the outer supporting terraces and moving inwards.
10 David became increasingly powerful, for the Lord God Almighty was with him.

4 Then David and all the Israelites went to Jerusalem (formerly known as Jebus) where the Jebusites lived.
5 The Jebusites told David, “You will not enter here!” But David did capture the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.
6 David had said, “Whoever is first to attack the Jebusites will be my commander-in-chief.” Since Joab, son of Zeruiah, was the first, he became commander-in-chief.
7 David decided to love in the fortress, which is why they named it after him the City of David.
8 He built up the city all around it, from the Millo in a circuit all around, while Joab repaired the rest of the city.
9 David became more and more powerful, for the Lord Almighty was with him.