A model of the Second Temple, seen from the south side. The "City of David" is located further down the slope to the south. "David and all the Israelites marched to Jerusalem (that is, Jebus). The Jebusites who lived there said to David, "You will not get in here." Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David. ... David then took up residence in the fortress, and so it was called the City of David." (1 Chronicles 11:4-7) Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Israel.
