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The fortress of Zion: At this time, Jerusalem was probably a small settlement, covering about nine to twelve square acres.
The pride of the Jebusites, together with the fact that no one had captured the city before, suggests that Jerusalem had strong defenses and was well protected.
David acquired a new capital city, Jerusalem, for the newly extended kingdom.
After the murder of Abner and Ish-bosheth, the elders of the northern tribes accepted David as their king. So, David gained:
an extended empire (2 Samuel 5:1–5),
a new capital city (2 Samuel 5:6–10),
a new palace (2 Samuel 5:11),
a new family (2 Samuel 5:13–16), and
renewed confidence (2 Samuel 5:17–25).
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People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Citadel City of David David David, City of Jerusalem Joshua, Book of Judah, Tribe of Judges, Book of Palace Samuel, Books of First and Second Temple Zion
Topics
Jebusites: Conquered by David Jerusalem: Called: City of David Jerusalem: Conquest of, Made by David Jerusalem: The Citadel of Mount Zion, Occupied by David, and Called the City of David Jerusalem: The Jebusites: Finally Dispossessed of, by David Mountains: Sion Zion: Called |The City of David| Zion: Captured from the Jebusites by David