WORLD RELIGIONS

Detailed explanation-1: -King David (II Samuel 5:3) c. 1010–970 BCE – who made Jerusalem the capital of the United Kingdom of Israel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Historically, Jerusalem became the capital of Israel by decree of King David 3, 000 years ago, based on his understanding of God’s own choice. It has remained Israel’s capital ever since, and though other nations conquered and settled in the Land of Israel, none ever declared Jerusalem as their capital.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jerusalem has stood at the center of the Jewish people’s national and spiritual life since King David made it the capital of his kingdom in 1003 BCE. The city remained the capital of the Davidic dynasty for 400 years, until the kingdom was conquered by the Babylonians.

Detailed explanation-4: -About 3000 years ago, David left his city of Hebron, and went up to Jerusalem in order to unite Israel around one capital city. With the conquest of Jerusalem by the Jebusites, David made it the capital of a prosperous and powerful kingdom.