City of David

noun

Bible.

1. Jerusalem.

2. Bethlehem.

Example Sentences

The City of David has been operated since the early 2000s by Elad, a settler group that has appropriated land, acquired Palestinian homes and pushed for the eviction of Palestinian families in Silwan, according to a July report by the UN's Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

From BBC

Ze'ev Orenstein, director of international affairs at the City of David, told Reuters: "All the archaeological excavations are carried out by the Israel Antiquities Authority according to the highest standards."

From BBC

The opening ceremony took place at the City of David, a biblical tourism site operated by the Elad settler organisation in the Palestinian neighbourhood of Silwan.

From BBC

In the stillness, Linus recites the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 2, with its story of an angel appearing to trembling shepherds: “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

From Los Angeles Times

Yet, in that very fear, they were reassured by the heavenly message: “I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”

From Washington Times