WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1000 B.C., King David conquered Jerusalem and made it the capital of the Jewish kingdom. His son, Solomon, built the first holy Temple about 40 years later.

Detailed explanation-2: -King David defeated several other kingdoms in the region, including his main enemy, the Philistines. He expanded his kingdom and brought it to a peak of political and military power, making Jerusalem the capital of his kingdom. There he purchased the land for the first Jewish Temple, built by his son, King Solomon.

Detailed explanation-3: -With the death of Saul’s son, the elders of Israel come to Hebron and David is anointed king over all of Israel. He conquers Jerusalem, previously a Jebusite stronghold, and makes it his capital.