Why King David Chose Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel
c. 1004 BCE
After King Saul and his son Jonathan, die in battle, the tribal leaders turn to David, who at that time already ruled for seven and a half years in Hebron. They appoint him as King over the united tribal confederation of Israel. King David immediately sets his sights on Jerusalem, one of the last cities that have yet to be taken during the Israelite conquest of the land. David chooses Jerusalem specifically for four main reasons: Water, Security, Unification and neutral ground rule, but more importantly, because of Jerusalem’s inherent holiness as the chosen place where the future Temple will be built.
Watch the video to learn more behind David’s rational in taking the city.
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