jan 1, 1050 BC - David Conquers Jerusalem
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Kings David and Solomon Chronological, Historical and Archaeological EvidenceGérard GERTOUX
According to the biblical text, David defeated the Jebusites and took the stronghold of Zion (1050 BCE), which he transformed later (1020 BCE) as a capital for worship (1Ch 22:1-5). In order to strengthen Jerusalem he built big walls thanks to workers in stone sent by the king of Tyre, Hiram (1025-991): David proceeded to capture the stronghold of Zion, that is, the City of David (...) And David took up dwelling in the stronghold, and it came to be called the City of David; and David began to build all around from the Mound (Millo) and inward (...) Hiram the king of Tyre proceeded to send messengers to David, and also cedar trees and workers in wood and workers in stone for walls, and they began to build a house for David (2Sa 5:7-11).
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jan 1, 1050 BC
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~ 3076 years ago
