1 Chronicles 11:5
“And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David.”

What does 1 Chronicles 11:5 mean?
1 Chronicles 11:5 (KJV) "And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David." The book of 1 Chronicles is part of the historical books of the Old Testament in the Bible. It is a record of…
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In 1 Chronicles 11:5 we read, "And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevertheless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David." This verse encapsulates a pivotal moment in the story of King David—a moment that not only signified…
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O Sovereign Lord, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, seeking Your presence and guidance. As I reflect upon the words found in 1 Chronicles 11:5, where the inhabitants of Jebus proclaimed, "Thou shalt not come hither," and yet, amidst their defiance, David took…
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