David Captures Jerusalem (Zion)
1 Chronicles 11:4-9
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1 C.11.4 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
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- הארץ: NOUN,f,sg,def
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:6 (verbal): Direct parallel wording and account: both describe David and Israel coming to Jerusalem (Jebus) and the presence of the Jebusites.
- 2 Samuel 5:7 (quotation): Continuing account in Samuel of David's capture of Zion/the city of David, showing the outcome of moving on Jebusite Jerusalem.
- 1 Chronicles 11:1-3 (structural): Immediate narrative context in Chronicles: Israel unites under David in Hebron and then moves toward Jerusalem, framing v.4 as the next step.
- 1 Chronicles 11:5 (verbal): Direct continuation within the same episode: the Jebusites' taunt that David 'shall not come in' and their reliance on the blind and lame, which sets up David's conquest.
Alternative generated candidates
- David and all Israel went to Jerusalem — it is Jebus; and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
- David and all Israel went to Jerusalem; it is Jebus, and the inhabitants of the land were the Jebusites.
1 C.11.5 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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- ישבי: NOUN,m,pl,cons
- יבוס: NOUN,proper,m,sg,abs
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- הנה: PART
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- היא: PRON,dem,3,f,sg
- עיר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:6-9 (quotation): Direct parallel account of David capturing the Jebusite stronghold (Zion/City of David) and the Jebusite taunt, essentially the same narrative as 1 Chr 11:5-9.
- 1 Chronicles 11:6-9 (structural): Immediate continuation in Chronicles describing how Joab and David took the stronghold (including the water shaft episode) — expands the same event named in v.5.
- Psalm 48:2 (thematic): Describes Zion as 'the city of our God' and a stronghold, thematically linking the capture of Zion and its significance as God's (and Israel’s) chief city.
- Psalm 132:13-14 (thematic): Affirms the Lord's choosing of Zion as his dwelling place, connecting the establishment of David's rule in Jerusalem (the city of David) with Zion's enduring theological importance.
Alternative generated candidates
- The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not come here!" Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion; it is the City of David.
- The Jebusites said to David, "You shall not come in here," yet David captured the stronghold of Zion, that is the City of David.
1 C.11.6 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- כל: DET
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Parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:6-8 (quotation): Direct parallel account of David’s assault on the Jebusites; verse records the same command and that Joab son of Zeruiah went up first and became chief.
- 1 Chronicles 11:5 (verbal): Immediate context in Chronicles: the Jebusite challenge and description of the stronghold that precedes David’s decree and Joab’s action.
- 2 Samuel 5:9 (structural): Follows the same episode in Samuel: describes the capture of the stronghold and naming it the City of David—the outcome of the action in 1 Chr 11:6.
- 2 Samuel 8:16 (thematic): Later statement about Joab’s established role as commander of David’s army, reflecting the leadership position attributed to him after the capture recorded in 1 Chr 11:6.
Alternative generated candidates
- David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander." Joab son of Zeruiah went up first and became chief.
- David said, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander." Joab son of Zeruiah went up first and became chief.
1 C.11.7 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- במצד: PREP
- על: PREP
- כן: ADV
- קראו: VERB,qal,perf,3,m,pl
- לו: PRON,3,m,sg
- עיר: NOUN,f,sg,abs
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:9 (verbal): Direct parallel: David dwells in the stronghold and it is called the City of David (same event, closely corresponding wording).
- 2 Samuel 5:6-10 (structural): Broader narrative account of David’s capture of Zion/the stronghold and establishment of his rule—parallels the context and outcome of 1 Chron 11:7.
- Micah 5:2 (allusion): Identifies Bethlehem as the place from which a ruler of Israel (the one from David’s line) will come; connects the title 'City of David' with Davidic origins and expectations.
- Luke 2:4 (thematic): Uses the designation 'city of David' for Bethlehem when describing Joseph and Mary’s journey, showing the later NT usage of the phrase to signal Davidic lineage/place.
Alternative generated candidates
- David settled in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
- David lived in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
1 C.11.8 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
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- מן: PREP
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- יחיה: VERB,qal,impf,3,m,sg
- את: PRT,acc
- שאר: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- העיר: NOUN,f,sg,def
Parallels
- 2 Samuel 5:9 (verbal): Almost identical wording — David built the city 'round about, from the Millo even to the surrounding wall,' and Joab repaired the rest of the city (direct parallel account).
- 2 Samuel 5:6-9 (structural): Contextual parallel: the narrative of David's capture of Zion and subsequent building/fortifying of Jerusalem corresponds to the same episode in Chronicles (same sequence of conquest and construction).
- 1 Kings 9:15 (thematic): Solomon's building projects include work on the Millo and the walls of Jerusalem; connects the Millo and city-wall terminology and royal building activity in Jerusalem across the united-monarchy tradition.
- Nehemiah 2:17 (thematic): Nehemiah's call to 'build up the wall of Jerusalem' resonates thematically with the Chronicles/ Samuel passage about repairing and rebuilding the city's walls and fortifications.
Alternative generated candidates
- David built the city round about, from the Millo even to the surrounding parts; and Joab restored the rest of the city.
- He built the city all around, from the Millo inward and outward; and Joab restored the rest of the city.
1 C.11.9 - Details
Original Text
Morphology
- וילך: VERB,qal,wayyiqtol,3,m,sg
- דויד: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- הלוך: VERB,qal,part,3,m,sg
- וגדול: CONJ+ADJ,m,sg
- ויהוה: NOUN,m,sg,abs
- צבאות: NOUN,m,pl,abs
- עמו: PREP+PRON,3,m,sg
Parallels
- 2 Sam.5.10 (verbal): Direct parallel wording: 2 Samuel 5:10 says David grew greater, for 'the LORD of hosts was with him'—same claim of divine presence enabling David's success.
- 1 Sam.18.14 (verbal): Similar description of David's rise: 1 Samuel 18:14 records that 'the LORD was with him,' linking divine presence to David's increasing favor and success.
- Gen.39.3 (thematic): Joseph is said to prosper because 'the LORD was with him,' reflecting the recurring biblical motif that God's presence brings success to a faithful servant (thematic parallel to David's growth).
- Josh.1.9 (thematic): God's promise 'I am with you' (Joshua 1:9) echoes the theme that divine presence accompanies and secures a leader’s progress and victory, paralleling the statement that the LORD was with David.
Alternative generated candidates
- David went on and became great, and the LORD of hosts was with him.
- David went on and grew great, for the LORD of hosts was with him.
David and all Israel went to Jerusalem—this is Jebus—and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there.
The Jebusites said to David, "You shall not come in here." Yet David captured the stronghold of Zion; that is the city of David. And David declared, "Whoever strikes the Jebusites first shall be chief and commander." Joab son of Zeruiah went up first and became chief.
David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore they called it the City of David.
He built the city all around, from the Millo to the surrounding wall; and Joab restored the rest of the city.
David went on and grew greater, and the LORD of hosts was with him.