2 Samuel 5:8

New American Bible - revised edition

On that day David said: “All who wish to strike at the Jebusites must attack through the water shaft. The lame and the blind shall be the personal enemies of David.” That is why it is said, “The blind and the lame shall not enter the palace.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 5:7

David nevertheless captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.

2 Samuel 5:9

David took up residence in the fortress which he called the City of David. David built up the city on all sides, from the Millo toward the center.

1 Samuel 17:25

The Israelites had been saying: “Do you see this man coming up? He comes up to insult Israel. The king will make whoever kills him a very wealthy man. He will give his daughter to him and declare his father’s family exempt from taxes in Israel.”