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    Je·ru·sa·lem
    /jəˈro͞os(ə)ləm/
    • 1. the holy city of the Jews, sacred also to Christians and Muslims, lying in the Judaean hills about 20 miles (32 km) from the River Jordan; population 763,600 (est. 2008).
  2. May 17, 2015 · King David buys a city. While the Bible usually calls the city "Jerusalem," it is also uses other names, including "City of Jebus" (Judges 19:10) after the Jebusites, who lived in the city before King David allegedly purchased it from their king and made it his capital. This led to another name, "City of David" (e.g., 2 Samuel 5:6).

  3. 4 days ago · Jerusalem is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in the world, with a rich and turbulent history that spans millennia. In this article, you will learn about the geography, history, religion, and culture of Jerusalem, as well as its current status and challenges. Whether you are interested in the ancient monuments, the holy sites, or the modern developments of Jerusalem, you will find a ...

  4. Dec 5, 2015 · The meaning is that it [the city] feared (was in awe of) Me and was perfect in My eyes, for it was always devoted to Me – "you devoted yourself to Me."". In this Midrash the name "Jerusalem" is explained differently: " yir'a " (awe) and " shleimut " (perfection) ( 'shalem' from the word " mushlemet " – perfect).

  5. Oct 4, 2023 · Jerusalem. holy city in ancient Judea, from Greek Hierousalem, from Hebrew Yerushalayim, literally "foundation of peace," from base of yarah "he threw, cast" + shalom "peace." Jerusalem "artichoke" (1650s) is folk etymology of Italian girasole "sunflower" (see girasole ).

  6. Aug 23, 2017 · Jerusalem is a city located in modern-day Israel and is considered by many to be one of the holiest places in the world. Jerusalem is a site of major significance for the three largest ...

  7. Dec 19, 2019 · Definition. Jerusalem is a major holy city for the three Western traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. It sits on spurs of bedrock between the Mediterranean Sea and the Dead Sea area. To the north and west, it tapers off to the Jezreel Valley and the hills of the Galilee, while to the south lies the Judean desert.

  8. Meaning & History. From Hebrew יְרוּשָׁלַיִם (Yerushalayim), from an earlier Canaanite form like Urushalim, probably meaning "established by (the god) Shalim ". This is the name of a city in Israel and Palestine. Originally a Canaanite city, it was conquered by the Israelites under King David at the beginning of the 10th century BC ...

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