New International Reader's Version

2 Samuel 5:4-7 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

4. David was 30 years old when he became king. He ruled for 40 years.

5. In Hebron he ruled over Judah for seven and a half years. In Jerusalem he ruled over all of Israel and Judah for 33 years.

6. The king and his men marched to Jerusalem. They went to attack the Jebusites who lived there. The Jebusites said to David, "You won't get in here. Even blind people and those who are disabled can keep you from coming in." They thought, "David can't get in here."

7. But David captured the fort of Zion. It became known as the City of David.