David Captures Jerusalem : Faith That Confronts Strongholds and Establishes a New Centre
David Captures Jerusalem : Faith That Confronts Strongholds and Establishes a New Centre
2 Samuel 5:6–10; 1 Chronicles 11:4–9
David is finally king over all Israel.
But receiving the crown does not complete his assignment.
The nation is still divided geographically and historically, and one strategically important fortress remains outside Israelite control: Jerusalem.
The Jebusites are so confident in their position that they mock David. Their message is essentially:
“You will never enter here.”
Yet David captures the fortress.
Jerusalem becomes:
עִיר דָּוִד, Ir David
“The City of David.”
And…
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