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So all the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and David cut a covenant with them in Hebron before Yahweh; then (A)they anointed David king over Israel, (B)according to the word of Yahweh through Samuel.

David Captures Jerusalem

Then David and all Israel went to Jerusalem ((C)that is, Jebus); and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. 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.

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When all the elders of Israel had come to King David at Hebron, he made a covenant with them at Hebron before the Lord, and they anointed(A) David king over Israel, as the Lord had promised through Samuel.

David Conquers Jerusalem(B)

David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites(C) who lived there said to David, “You will not get in here.” Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion—which is the City of David.

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