King David's First Capital City ✡ "They Anointed David as King Over Israel"

All the elders of Israel came to the king at Hebron, and King David sealed a covenant with them in Hebron before God, and they anointed David as king over Israel. SAMUEL II (5:3)   וַיָּבֹאוּ כָּל זִקְנֵי יִשְׂרָאֵל אֶל הַמֶּלֶךְ חֶבְרוֹנָה וַיִּכְרֹת לָהֶם הַמֶּלֶךְ דָּוִד בְּרִית בְּחֶבְרוֹן לִפְנֵי יְ-הוָה וַיִּמְשְׁחוּ אֶת דָּוִד לְמֶלֶךְ עַל יִשְׂרָאֵל שמואל ב ה:ג va-ya-vo-U kol zik-NAY yis-ra-EL el ha-me-le-KH khev-ro-NA va-yeekh-ROT la-HEM ha-me-LEKH da-VID b'-REET b'-khev-RON lif-NAY a-do-NAI va-yeem-sh'-KHU et da-VID l'-me-LEKH al yis-ra-EL

Jerusalem Inspiration When we think about Hebron we most often recall its connection to our Patriarchs and Matriarchs who sojourned there and were buried there.  But, did you know that Hebron was also the site of the initiation of the Davidic Dynasty? Prior to moving the capital to Jerusalem, for seven years King David solidified his reign and ruled from the city of Hebron. Just another reason to support the continued presence of Jews in Hebron by donating to the Hebron Fund.   Support the Hebron Fund and receive a Hebron Art Calendar for the Jewish New Year » My Hebron Enjoy the sites of Hebron in this inspiring video put to the music of the song 'Hebron She-li', 'My Hebron'.   Watch here » The Joy of Hebron In the popular food and travel show “Joy of Israel with Jamie Geller,” a family visits the holy city of Hebron for a spiritually uplifting and delicious trip.   Read and watch here » Authentic Shofar from Israel The sound of the shofar is likened to the wailing of man as he turns to God.  Get your own Shofar, made in Israel, a sure way to evoke a connection to God. Comes with a deeply insightful eBook about the Shofar's significance and history. Get this Great Deal & Free Shofar eBook » Jerusalem Daily Photo Today's photo features a mass prayer rally at the Cave of the Patriarchs in Hebron, King David's capital prior to Jerusalem.   See more Scenes of Jerusalem » Yesterday's Photo Trivia Yesterday's photo was taken in Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo. Each animal attraction there has a plaque with a source from the Bible accompanying it. Only in Jerusalem! Thank You Please help us continue to spread the beauty and significance of our beloved Jerusalem!   Sponsor a Day » “I Listen to Your Video Music Clips and Tears Roll Down My Eyes” It’s great to hear from you and make new friends from all over the world. Please send me an email and let me know how you are enjoying Jerusalem365 (don’t forget to say where you are from!). Stay in Touch »   Thanks for the good work you are doing. Though I just signed up, I can tell that you've been doing marvelously well. I am Ikechukwu Uchenna Osuji, from Igboland, Owerre in Nigeria. We say we are the largest Jewish diaspora. Shalom! Shalom. Thank you for your email Jerusalem365. I listen to your video music clips and tears roll down my face. I love the Jewish people and pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Kalma, South Africa. Blessing from Jerusalem, Rabbi Tuly Weisz RabbiTuly@Israel365.com

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