Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 5:6
The king and his men went to Jerusalem - This city was now in the hands of the Jebusites; but how they got possession of it is not known, probably they took it during the wars between Ish-bosheth and David. After Joshua's death, what is called the lower city was taken by the Israelites; and it is evident that the whole city was in their possession in the time of Saul, for David brought the head of Goliath thither, 1 Samuel 17:54 . It appears to have been a very strong... read more
Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - 2 Samuel 5:3
They anointed David king - This was the third time that David was anointed, having now taken possession of the whole kingdom. read more