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The City of David

Answered by Rabbi Azriel Schreiber

Question

If David was born in Bethlehem (see 1 Sam. Ch. 16), why is Jerusalem called the City of David?

Answer

When David conquered Jerusalem, he called it the City of David; see 2 Sam. 5:6-10.