1 Chronicles 11:5 The people of Jebus said to David, "You will never get in here." Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

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New International Version
said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.

New Living Translation
The people of Jebus taunted David, saying, “You’ll never get in here!” But David captured the fortress of Zion, which is now called the City of David.

English Standard Version
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

Berean Standard Bible
The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).

New American Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David took the mountain stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David).

NASB 1995
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David).

NASB 1977
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the city of David).

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, that is, the city of David.

Amplified Bible
Then the Jebusites said to David, “You shall not come in here.” But David captured the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).

Christian Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Yet David did capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the city of David.

American Standard Version
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

Contemporary English Version
The Jebusites said, "You won't be able to get in here!" But David captured the fortress of Mount Zion, which is now called the City of David.

English Revised Version
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the strong hold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They told David, "You will never get in here." But David captured the fortress Zion (that is, the City of David).

Good News Translation
The Jebusites told David he would never get inside the city, but David captured their fortress of Zion, and it became known as "David's City."

International Standard Version
The inhabitants of Jebus told David, "You're not coming in here!" Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, now known as the City of David.

Majority Standard Bible
The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

NET Bible
The residents of Jebus said to David, "You cannot invade this place!" But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

New Heart English Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come in here." Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, that is, the City of David.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion. The same is David’s city.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the inhabitants of Jebus say to David, “You do not come in here”; and David captures the fortress of Zion—it [is] the City of David.

Young's Literal Translation
And the inhabitants of Jebus say to David, 'Thou dost not come in hither;' and David captureth the fortress of Zion -- it is the city of David.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they dwelling in Jebus will say to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. And David will take the castle of Zion, this the city of David.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David: Thou shalt not come in here. But David took the castle of Sion, which is the city of David.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And those who were living in Jebus said to David: “You shall not enter here.” But David seized the stronghold of Zion, which is the city of David.

New American Bible
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not enter here.” David nevertheless captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.

New Revised Standard Version
The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You will not come in here.” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion, now the city of David.

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, You shall not come in here. Nevertheless David gathered all the people together and took the city of Zion, which is called the city of David.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the men, the dwellers of Yabus, were saying to David: “You shall not enter here!” And David gathered all the people, and he conquered those cities of Zion; these are called the cities of David.

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David: 'Thou shalt not come in hither.' Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Thou shalt not enter in hither. But he took the strong hold of Sion: this is the city of David.

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Context

David Conquers Jerusalem
4Then David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus), where the Jebusites inhabited the land. 5The people of Jebus said to David, “You will never get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David). 6Now David had said, “Whoever is the first to strike down a Jebusite will become chief commander.” And Joab son of Zeruiah went up first, and he became the chief.…

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Cross References

2 Samuel 5:6-7
Now the king and his men marched to Jerusalem against the Jebusites who inhabited the land. The Jebusites said to David: “You will never get in here. Even the blind and lame can repel you.” For they thought, “David cannot get in here.” / Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the City of David).

Joshua 15:63
But the descendants of Judah could not drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the descendants of Judah.

Judges 1:21
The Benjamites, however, failed to drive out the Jebusites living in Jerusalem. So to this day the Jebusites live there among the Benjamites.

2 Samuel 5:9
So David took up residence in the fortress and called it the City of David. He built it up all the way around, from the supporting terraces inward.

2 Samuel 5:10
And David became greater and greater, for the LORD God of Hosts was with him.

2 Samuel 5:8
On that day he said, “Whoever attacks the Jebusites must use the water shaft to reach the lame and blind who are despised by David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame will never enter the palace.”

2 Samuel 23:14-17
At that time David was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the Philistines was at Bethlehem. / David longed for water and said, “Oh, that someone would get me a drink of water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem!” / So the three mighty men broke through the Philistine camp, drew water from the well near the gate of Bethlehem, and brought it back to David. But he refused to drink it; instead, he poured it out to the LORD, ...

1 Kings 2:10-11
Then David rested with his fathers and was buried in the City of David. / The length of David’s reign over Israel was forty years—seven years in Hebron and thirty-three years in Jerusalem.

1 Kings 8:16
‘Since the day I brought My people Israel out of Egypt, I have not chosen a city from any tribe of Israel in which to build a house so that My Name would be there. But I have chosen David to be over My people Israel.’

1 Kings 11:36
I will give one tribe to his son, so that My servant David will always have a lamp before Me in Jerusalem, the city where I chose to put My Name.

1 Kings 15:4
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.

2 Kings 8:19
Yet for the sake of His servant David, the LORD was unwilling to destroy Judah, since He had promised to maintain a lamp for David and his descendants forever.

Psalm 2:6
“I have installed My King on Zion, upon My holy mountain.”

Psalm 48:1-2
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Psalm 78:68-70
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. / He built His sanctuary like the heights, like the earth He has established forever. / He chose David His servant and took him from the sheepfolds;

Treasury of Scripture

And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, You shall not come here. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.

Thou shalt

1 Samuel 17:9,10,26,36
If he be able to fight with me, and to kill me, then will we be your servants: but if I prevail against him, and kill him, then shall ye be our servants, and serve us…

the castle

1 Kings 8:1
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto king Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

2 Chronicles 5:2
Then Solomon assembled the elders of Israel, and all the heads of the tribes, the chief of the fathers of the children of Israel, unto Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the city of David, which is Zion.

Psalm 2:6
Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

the city

1 Chronicles 11:7
And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David.

2 Samuel 5:9
So David dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of David. And David built round about from Millo and inward.

2 Samuel 6:10,12
So David would not remove the ark of the LORD unto him into the city of David: but David carried it aside into the house of Obededom the Gittite…

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1 Chronicles 11

1. David Becomes King over All Israel
4. Jerusalem
10. David's Mighty Men

Berean Study Bible

and the people of Jebus
The "people of Jebus" refers to the Jebusites, a Canaanite tribe inhabiting Jerusalem before David's conquest. The Jebusites are mentioned in various parts of the Old Testament as one of the original inhabitants of the Promised Land (Genesis 10:16, Exodus 3:8). Archaeological evidence suggests that the Jebusites had a well-fortified city, which they believed to be impregnable. Their presence in Jerusalem highlights the city's ancient roots and strategic importance.

said to David
David, the anointed king of Israel, is a central figure in the Bible, known for his heart after God (1 Samuel 13:14). The Jebusites' challenge to David underscores the tension between the established inhabitants of the land and the divinely appointed leader of Israel. This moment sets the stage for David's demonstration of faith and leadership, as he trusts in God's promise to give Israel the land.

You will never get in here
This statement reflects the Jebusites' confidence in their city's defenses. Historically, Jerusalem's natural fortifications made it a formidable stronghold. The Jebusites' taunt is not just a military boast but also a spiritual challenge, questioning the power of Israel's God. This echoes the broader biblical theme of human pride versus divine sovereignty.

Nevertheless, David captured
The word "nevertheless" signifies a turning point, highlighting David's determination and faith. Despite the Jebusites' confidence, David's success is attributed to his reliance on God. The capture of Jerusalem marks a significant moment in biblical history, as it becomes the political and spiritual center of Israel. This victory is a testament to God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises to His people.

the fortress of Zion
"Zion" is a term that holds deep theological significance throughout the Bible. Initially referring to the Jebusite fortress, it later becomes synonymous with Jerusalem and the dwelling place of God (Psalm 132:13). Zion represents God's presence and His covenant with Israel. David's capture of Zion symbolizes the establishment of God's kingdom on earth, foreshadowing the ultimate reign of Christ.

(that is, the City of David)
The designation "City of David" signifies David's establishment of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. This not only solidifies his political power but also his spiritual leadership. Jerusalem, as the City of David, becomes the heart of Israel's worship and the site of the future Temple. This phrase emphasizes the fulfillment of God's promise to David, establishing his dynasty and pointing to the coming Messiah, who would reign eternally from David's line (2 Samuel 7:16).

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(5) Thou shalt not come hither.--A jeer. (Comp. 2Samuel 5:6.) "And one spake unto David, saying, Thou shalt not come in hither. The blind and the lame will have kept thee out!" The Jebusites trusted in the strength of their fortress. Even the weakest defence would be sufficient to repel David's assault.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 5 - Thou shalt not come hither. The inhabitants of Jebus added something beside (2 Samuel 5:6). They had said, "Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither." The castle of Zion. This fort became the site of the temple. It is the Acra of Josephus, and is different from the modern Zion. It was the eastern hill in the city, was the second highest elevation in the city, and up to the time of the destruction of the city of Jerusalem was uniformly named Zion, though from the time of Constantine it has been used for the name of the western hill, the site of Jerusalem. There is but little doubt of the identity of the hill of Moriah with the hill of Zion, though no individual passage of Scripture asserts it. The passage before us, however, with its parallel, tells us plainly enough that the city of David, and that which became the sacred hill of Zion are one; and many passages in the Psalms and the prophets both confirm this and point out the difference between Zion and Jerusalem.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

The people
יֹשְׁבֵ֤י (yō·šə·ḇê)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry

of Jebus
יְבוּס֙ (yə·ḇūs)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 2982: Jebus -- an early name of Jerusalem

said
וַיֹּ֨אמְר֜וּ (way·yō·mə·rū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 559: To utter, say

to David,
לְדָוִ֔יד (lə·ḏā·wîḏ)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

“You will never
לֹ֥א (lō)
Adverb - Negative particle
Strong's 3808: Not, no

get in
תָב֖וֹא (ṯā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go

here.”
הֵ֑נָּה (hên·nāh)
Adverb
Strong's 2008: Hither, thither

Nevertheless, David
דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

captured
וַיִּלְכֹּ֤ד (way·yil·kōḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3920: To catch, to capture, occupy, to choose, to cohere

the fortress
מְצֻדַ֣ת (mə·ṣu·ḏaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 4686: A net, capture, a fastness

of Zion
צִיּ֔וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

(that is,
הִ֖יא (hî)
Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

the City
עִ֥יר (‘îr)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5892: Excitement

of David).
דָּוִֽיד׃ (dā·wîḏ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse

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