2 Samuel 5:7-9
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
7 David nevertheless captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David. 8 On that day David said: “All who wish to strike at the Jebusites must attack through the water shaft. The lame and the blind shall be the personal enemies of David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not enter the palace.”(A) 9 David took up residence in the fortress which he called the City of David. David built up the city on all sides, from the Millo toward the center.(B)
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