The Tomb of David on Mount Zion

The Tomb of David King of Israel is located on Mount Zion outside the walls of Jerusalem's Old City. It is a Jewish holy site.

King David was the ruler of Judah and later on ruled over the Kingdom of Israel between approximately 1007 BC – 970 BC. He is considered a great king in Judaism, although not without fault. King David also plays a role in Christianity and is considered a prophet in the Islamic religion.

The tomb of King David in JerusalemTomb of King David. Picture courtesy of www.holylandphotos.org

Jews have been coming here for centuries to pray and to read from the book of Psalms (Tehilim in Hebrew) – which David is said to be the author of.

King David's Tomb
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The tomb itself is quite big and over it you will find an embroidered cloth on which the Hebrew words “David Melech Israel Hai Vekayam” are written. These words mean “David King of Israel is alive.” The site is a major attraction for Jewish people.






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