geography-travelling-of-israel

Our story begins not with a grand city, but with a strategic, fortified hill. The earliest mentions in the Tanakh identify Zion as a specific stronghold belonging to the Jebusites, one of the peoples inhabiting the land. The Second Book of Samuel (5:7) provides a clear geographical and historical anchor: ‘Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.’ This was a pivotal moment. Geographically, this fortress was located on the southeastern hill of the area that would later be known as ancient Jerusalem. It was chosen for its defensibility, with deep valleys on either side....

Our story begins not with a grand city, but with a strategic, fortified hill. The earliest mentions in the Tanakh identify Zion as a specific stronghold belonging to the Jebusites, one of the peoples inhabiting the land. The Second Book of Samuel (5:7) provides a clear geographical and historical anchor: ‘Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, which is the City of David.’ This was a pivotal moment. Geographically, this fortress was located on the southeastern hill of the area that would later be known as ancient Jerusalem. It was chosen for its defensibility, with deep valleys on either side....