And they built the city of David with a great and strong wall, and with strong towers, and made it a fortress for them:

1 witness

Post-Reformation

c. 1650 – 1900

1849

A.D.

George Leo Haydock Catholic

1774–1849

“The city of David. That is, the castle of Sion. (Challoner) — In it was placed a garrison of Macedonians. (Worthington) — This castle had been occupied by Syrians before. It was now enlarged, 2 Machabees iv. 27., and v. 5.”

Source

Modern · 1953 →

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