And the king and his men went to Jerusalem unto the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land: which spake unto David, saying, Except thou take away the blind and the lame, thou shalt not come in hither: thinking, David cannot come in hither.
What does 2 Samuel 5:6 mean?
The enemies of God's people are often very confident of their own strength, and most secure when their day to fall draws nigh.
Key themes
Justice and mercyHumilityDavidic covenantSin and judgment
Read with
Keep this verse inside 2 Samuel 5:6-10 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Glossary
- David Person
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Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .
- Jerusalem Place
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Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.