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7And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

1 Chronicles 11:7 —

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Cross-References

From the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

  • Psalms 2:6

    Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

  • 1 Chronicles 11:5

    And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

  • 2 Samuel 5:7

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

Commentary

Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary on the Bible (1710)

(vv. 1-9)

David is here brought to the possession. I. Of the throne of Israel, after he had reigned seven years in Hebron, over Judah only. In consideration of his relation to them (1 Chron. 11:1), his former good services, and especially the divine designation (1 Chron. 11:2), they anointed him their king: he covenanted to protect them, and they to bear faith and true allegiance to him, 1 Chron. 11:3. Obse…

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