King David's Tomb - Jerusalem, Israel
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N 31° 46.311 E 035° 13.753
36R E 711105 N 3517310
One of the holiest sites for Jews is the building on Mount Zion known as the Tomb of King David — the celebrated Old Testament warrior king of Israel who is traditionally credited with composing many of the Psalms.
Waymark Code: WMGHN2
Location: Israel
Date Posted: 03/09/2013
Views: 8
The tomb of King David is a large cenotaph-sarcophagus situated in a ground floor corner of the remains of the former Hagia Zion, a Byzantine church. Older Byzantine tradition dating to the 4th century identified the location as the Cenacle of Jesus and the original meeting place of the Christian faith. The building is now part of the Diaspora Yeshiva.
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Description:
According to the Hebrew Bible, David was the second king of the United Kingdom of Israel, and according to the New Testament Gospels of Matthew and Luke, an ancestor of Jesus. His life is conventionally dated to c. 1040–970 BCE, his reign over Judah c. 1010–1002 BCE, and his reign over the United Kingdom of Israel c. 1002–970 BCE. For more information
Date of birth: 01/01/1111
Date of death: 01/01/1111
Area of notoriety: Historical Figure
Marker Type: Tomb (above ground)
Setting: Indoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Sat.-Thurs. 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fri. 8:00 AM - 1:00PM
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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