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4 David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there
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David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there
5 said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.
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said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.
6 David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
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David had said, “Whoever leads the attack on the Jebusites will become commander-in-chief.” Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and so he received the command.
7 David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.
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David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David.
8 He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.
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He built up the city around it, from the terraces to the surrounding wall, while Joab restored the rest of the city.
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