2 Samuel 12:26

i.e. That part of the city where was the king's palace, where he ordinarily resided; though now it seems he was retired to a strong fort.

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Royal city — That is, that part of the city where was the king's palace; though now it seems he was retired to a strong fort.

²⁶ And Joab fought against Rabbah of the children of Ammon, and took the royal city.

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2 Samuel 12:26