עִיר דָּוִד
A city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post ) · David , the youngest son of Jesse
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עִיר H5892 a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post )
דָּוִד H1732 David , the youngest son of Jesse
What does עִיר דָּוִד (ʿîr dāwîḏ) mean in the Bible?
עִיר · דָּוִד is a Hebrew word meaning "City of David".
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