1 Chronicles 11:5

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 11:5 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.
1 Chronicles 11:5 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 11

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
5And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come in hither. Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion; the same is the city of David.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Thou shalt: Sa1 17:9, Sa1 17:10, Sa1 17:26, Sa1 17:36 the castle: Kg1 8:1; Ch2 5:2; Psa 2:6, Psa 9:11, Psa 48:2, Psa 48:12, Psa 48:13, Psa 78:68, Psa 87:2, Psa 87:5, Psa 125:1, Psa 125:2; Psa 132:13; Lam 4:11, Lam 4:12; Rom 9:33; Heb 12:22; Rev 14:1 the city: Ch1 11:7; Sa2 5:9, Sa2 6:10, Sa2 6:12; Psa 122:5 1 Chronicles 11:6”
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