In 2 Samuel 5:9, David resides in the captured fortress and names it the City of David, directly continuing the narrative.

In 2 Samuel 6:10, the City of David is the location where David initially refuses to bring the ark, referencing the same place.

In 1 Kings 2:10, David is buried in the City of David, the same city he captured and named.

In 1 Kings 8:1, the ark is brought from Zion, the City of David, explicitly linking to the same site.

In Psalm 132:13, the LORD chooses Zion as His dwelling — the conquered stronghold becomes His eternal resting place.

In 1 Chronicles 11:7, the parallel account states David lived in the fortress and called it the City of David.

In 2 Chronicles 5:2, the ark is brought from Zion, the City of David, a parallel to 1 Kings 8:1.

In Psalm 87:2, the LORD loves the gates of Zion — the captured fortress becomes God's beloved city.

In Psalm 51:18, David later prays for Zion's prosperity — the same city he secured as his capital here.

In Psalm 48:12, Zion is described as a city to walk around and admire — the very fortress David took as his capital.

In Psalm 2:6, God installs His king on Zion — the same stronghold David captured and renamed the City of David here.

In Psalm 9:11, the LORD is enthroned in Zion — the same stronghold David captured becomes God's dwelling.

Micah 4:8 calls Zion the 'stronghold of Daughter Zion', directly recalling the fortress David took and promising future dominion.

Psalm 20:2 asks for help 'from Zion', the same fortress David captured, now seen as God's sanctuary.

Nehemiah 12:37 refers to the 'steps of the City of David' as part of the dedication procession, showing the same location.

Nehemiah 3:15 mentions the 'City of David' again, describing repairs to the wall near the Pool of Siloam and the steps from that city.

1 Kings 11:27 later references the same 'City of David' where Solomon built the Millo, continuing the narrative of Jerusalem's fortifications.

In 2 Chronicles 24:16, Jehoiada is buried in the City of David, referencing the same location for a later burial.

In 1 Kings 3:1, Solomon brings Pharaoh's daughter to the City of David, using the same name for the location.