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City of David

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International Standard Bible Encyclopedia (ISBE 1915)

See ZION.

International Standard Bible Encyclopedia — James Orr, general editor and contributors; CrossWire SWORD module ISBE 2.2

The article in ISBE 1915

Translation Words

Definition

The term “city of David” is another name for both Jerusalem and Bethlehem.

Jerusalem is where David lived while he ruled Israel.
Bethlehem is where David was born.

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(See also: David, Bethlehem, Jerusalem)

Bible References

1 Kings 8:1-2
2 Samuel 5:6-7
Isaiah 22:8-9
Luke 2:4
Nehemiah 3:14-15

Word Data

Strong’s: H1732, H5892, G11380, G41720

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