2 Samuel 5:7

5:7 But David captured the fortress of Zion (that is, the city of David).

2 Samuel 6:17

6:17 They brought the ark of the Lord and put it in its place ¹  in the middle of the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before the Lord.

Yesaya 12:6

12:6 Cry out and shout for joy, O citizens of Zion,

for the Holy One of Israel ²  acts mightily ³  among you!”

Yesaya 14:32

14:32 How will they respond to the messengers of this nation? ⁴ 

Indeed, the Lord has made Zion secure;

the oppressed among his people will find safety in her.

Yesaya 37:34-35

37:34 He will go back the way he came –

he will not enter this city,’ says the Lord.

37:35 I will shield this city and rescue it for the sake of my reputation and because of my promise to David my servant.”’” ⁵ 

[6:17]  ¹ tc The Syriac Peshitta lacks “in its place.”

[12:6]  ² sn See the note on the phrase “the Holy One of Israel” in 1:4.

[12:6]  ³ tn Or “is great” (TEV). However, the context emphasizes his mighty acts of deliverance (cf. NCV), not some general or vague character quality.

[14:32]  ⁴ sn The question forces the Philistines to consider the dilemma they will face – surrender and oppression, or battle and death.

[37:35]  ⁵ tn Heb “for my sake and for the sake of David my servant.”