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See a complete overview and in-depth tour of the City of David. No stone is left unturned. Learn about the history, places of interest, key events from the Bible that happened here, and a faith lesson about how it all applies to our lives today.
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Location
1. The City of David is located just south of the Temple Mount on a plateau ridge.
2. It’s where all the history of Jerusalem began.
3. It is strategically located with the Kidron Valley to the east and the Hinnom Valley to the south. These valleys provide it with natural protection.
Psalms 125:2: As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds His people from this time forth and forever.
4. It has been the most excavated site in Israel over the past 150 years.
Historical Background
1. It was 3,000 years ago that King David made the City of David, also known as Jerusalem, the capital of Israel.
2. Before David, it was Abraham who would traverse here when he met with the King of Salem (Jerusalem).
3. Later, Abraham would be willing to offer his son, Isaac, to the Lord on Mt. Moriah, which is just above the City of David.
4. The City of David had an amazing source of fresh water known as the Gihon Spring.
5. The City of David is also referred to as Zion in Scripture.
Places of Interest
1. Theater with an excellent movie showing the history of the City of David.
2. Bet Hatsofeh Lookout – Great place to see a panoramic view of the City of David and the sites around it.
3. Palace of King David.
4. Stepped Stone Retaining Wall
5. Walls Nehemiah repaired.
6. Hasmonean Tower
7. House of Ahiel (four-room house)
8. Burnt room – Evidence of a room that was burnt during the Babylonian destruction in 586 BC.
9. Recent discoveries unearthed two Bullae (clay seals)