This map shows the growth of Jerusalem in the early Old Testament period, beginning with the narrow area captured by David from the Jebusites near the Gihon Spring. Solomon later expanded the city northward to include the Temple Mount, where the temple and altar became the center of Israel's worship. The map also shows later expansions before and during Hezekiah's reign, including defensive walls and Hezekiah's Tunnel, which helped bring water into the city during times of threat. The map highlights Jerusalem's development from David's royal city into the spiritual and political center of Israel, closely tied to God's covenant with David, temple worship, and the LORD's preservation of His people.
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This map shows the growth of Jerusalem in the early Old Testament period, beginning with the narrow area captured by David from the Jebusites near the Gihon Spring. Solomon later expanded the city northward to include the Temple Mount, where the temple and altar became the center of Israel's worship. The map also shows later expansions before and during Hezekiah's reign, including defensive walls and Hezekiah's Tunnel, which helped bring water into the city during times of threat. The map highlights Jerusalem's development from David's royal city into the spiritual and political center of Israel, closely tied to God's covenant with David, temple worship, and the LORD's preservation of His people.