In ancient times, people built their cities in places that were hard to attack, such as on the tops of steep hills. To capture Jerusalem, David’s men climbed a tall, very narrow water shaft to sneak inside for a surprise attack.
Words to Treasure
The Jebusites said to David, “You won’t get in here. Even people who can’t see or walk can keep you from coming in.”
2 Samuel 5:6
Carlos stood on the top of their snow castle built on the edge of a steep hill. This was the strongest snow fort he had ever built. He looked down at the kids throwing snowballs at them. Their snowballs weren’t even coming close. He yelled down, “Even my grandmother could defend this snow fort. You guys don’t have a chance. I could stay up here all day and not get hit by one snowball! You guys might as well give up and go home.”
Carlos felt something whack the back of his head. It was really hard and cold. Icy water was going down his neck. He turned around to find fort attackers standing right behind him. Another snowball got Carlos right in the ear. “Hey!” He dug out snow from his stinging ear. “How’d you get up here?”
Tony smiled. “Caught ya!”
Be careful when you say boastful words. You just might have to take them back sooner than you think. Sometimes the person who boasts the most is also embarrassed the most. The Jebusites were embarrassed when David captured their city fort, Jerusalem. Read all about that sneaky city in 2 Samuel 5.
In ancient times, people built their cities in places that were hard to attack, such as on the tops of steep hills. To capture Jerusalem, David’s men climbed a tall, very narrow water shaft to sneak inside for a surprise attack.