The Capture of Jerusalem

King David and his men traveled to Jerusalem to confront the Jebusites, who were the inhabitants of the land. The Jebusites spoke to David, claiming that even the blind and the lame could turn him away, as they believed David could not enter the location (2 Samuel 5:6). Despite this assertion, David captured the stronghold of Zion, which is identified as the City of David (2 Samuel 5:7).

On that specific day, David gave instructions regarding the water shaft as a means to reach the Jebusites and the lame and blind who were hated by David's soul. The text does not say whether David himself or his men utilized the shaft, only that he spoke of it. Because of the saying regarding the blind and the lame, a proverb arose stating that such individuals shall not come into the house (2 Samuel 5:8).

David then lived in the stronghold and called it the City of David. He proceeded to build up the area around the city, starting from the Millo and working inward. The text does not say the specific duration of this construction or the number of laborers involved (2 Samuel 5:9). David continued to become great, and the Lord God of hosts was with him (2 Samuel 5:10).