The prophet samuel anointed david as king of israel in bethlehem 1sam 16. The city of david s top 10 finds proving israels claim to jerusalem pt 1 duration. This is a close up view of the northern end of davids city of jerusalem. He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. Every second, whitepages helps 19 people do reverse phone lookups, find people, and get background reports, including public records, in order to make smarter, safer decisions. There are two reasons why bethlehem is called the city of david. This is the name afterwards given to the castle and royal palace on mount zion, as distinguished from jerusalem generally 1 kings 3. Mary and joseph lived in nazareth of galilee, far removed from bethlehem of. The city of bethlehem in hebrew its name means house of bread perches on a. Jul 16, 2019 history of bethlehem documented by first temple period bulla from the city of david jesus birthplace in ancient bethlehem confirmed as an israelite city centuries earlier biblical archaeology society staff july 16, 2019 4 comments 6302 views share. Christs birthplace bethlehem has surprising history. Now david built houses for himself in the city of david. So they came in haste and found their way to mary and joseph, and the baby as he lay in the manger.
For unto you is born this day in the city of david a saviour, which is christ the lord. The city of bethlehem is actively working with government agencies, hospitals, and businesses to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. It was there in young david s hometown that the prophet samuel anointed him to be king over israel 1 samuel 16. Because they, as with much of the populace, where aware of the messianic prophecies including micahs specific one, that pointed very clearly to bethlehem. Bethlehem davids royal city a few miles south of jerusalem, near the edge of the judean desert, bethlehem built on a rocky prominence about 2500 feet 777m above sea level. The stepped stone structure supports the palace and fortress that protected the north end of. It is also where his family is from, where he tended the sheep and learned to care for them against the wild. Because bethlehem is approximately 2300 feet above sea level, this made it a very formidable area. Bethlehem the town of david, because he belonged to the house and line of david. Of this, 55,639 were in northampton county, and 19,343 were in.
Bethlehem was the birthplace of david and where he was anointed as king by samuel 1 samuel 16. Sep 26, 20 since jesuss father, joseph, was from bethlehem, he and his wife, mary, left nazareth for the city of david, where jesus was born. Sunday after sunday we are rejoicing in the study of the gospel of luke. In that context, i believe, he is offering bethlehem the town of bethlehem, formerly known as ephrathah, as the source of israels deliverance, in contrast to jerusalem, the city of troops. That may not sound like a far distance, but back when everybody was on foot or donkey back, it was. And when eight days had passed, before his circumcision, his name was called jesus. It had never ceased to glory in the fact that it had been davids city. In the postexilic period, the prophet micah prophesied that god was going to raise up a new davidic king from the city of bethlehem. The final chapters of the bible describe a new jerusalem where gods people will reign forever, marking the earthly city of david with an eternal honor. Rehoboam, the son of solomon, the son of david, built up bethlehem as a stronghold and first line of defense for the city of jerusalem.
The tour of the city of david begins with a breathtaking observation point overlooking biblical jerusalem which sends visitors 3,800 years back in time to the days of abraham, when the first foundations of the city were laid. It is first mentioned in the armana letters fourteen centuries bce. Theres a bible there in the pew for those of you who didnt have one this. It is first noticed in scripture as the place where rachel died and was buried by the wayside, directly to the north of. Bethlehem is a palestinian city, located in the west bank in palestine, about 10 km to the south of jerusalem, with a population of approximately 30,000 inhabitants. The city is situated within the hill country of judah, part of a central mountain range that runs northsouth through much of palestine the ancient roman name for the region.
By calling bethlehem the city of david, luke highlights jesus opposition to the powers that be in jerusalem. Bethlehem city of king david from 1800 to 2012 youtube. King davids wells bethlehem municipality city portal. Bethlehem area public library is a great place to learn more about the rich and diverse history of our city, region and people. Rachel was buried near bethlehem and davids ancestors lived there see the book of ruth. Bethlehem is the center of culture and tourism in palestine, since it is identified by christian tradition as the birthplace of jesus.
Bapls local history pages provide convenient online access to historical content from a variety of sources. Welcome candidate for city council david saltzer the. Mar 24, 2009 jerusalem is called the city of david because king david refounded it on the site of the city of salem. The town is surrounded by terraced hills covered with vineyards, olives, almonds and fig trees. For 33 years, he served as pastor of bethlehem baptist church, minneapolis, minnesota. He reminds his readers that david didnt come from a place of great power, but from a little town known as least of all the cities of judah. Then david said, no one is to carry the ark of god but the levites. It appears that both jerusalem and bethlehem are called the city of david in the bible. Lukes way of speaking of the town agrees with that in john 7.
Bethlehem eventually came to be called the city of david as the symbol of davids great dynasty, and it grew into an important, strategic, and fortified city under king rehoboam. How the city of david would become the birthplace of hope for the entire world. Today we had the privilege to travel to the western bank to the small town of bethlehem. Here too, years before christ, bethlehem was the birthplace of david, israels second king.
Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened which the lord has made known to us. The prophet micah wrote during extremely difficult days in the history of the jewish. Luke 2, bethlehem was the site of the nativity of jesus christ. The archeological exploration of the city of david began in the middle of the 19th century and continues to this day. Jerusalem is called the city of david because king david refounded it on the site of the city of salem.
But as for you, bethlehem ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of judah, from you one will go forth for me to be ruler in israel. Jerusalem, other suggest he was buried in bethlehem. Christian theology has linked this with the belief that his birth there fulfills the old testament prophecy of. History of bethlehem documented by first temple period. Luke 2,11 bethlehem house of bread house of lahmu is located about 10 kilometers 6 miles southwest of jerusalem by the hill country of judea on the way to hebron. Please refer to the bethlehem health bureaus coronavirus page for the most current information, best practices, and resources.
David best in bethlehem, pa 8 records found whitepages. On the interior decoration of socalled abbots pavilion at betlejem near krzeszow, biuletyn historii sztuki, 64 2002, nr 14, s. Davids mighty men 14 at that time david was in the stronghold, and the garrison of the philistines was at bethlehem. Bethlehem was the birthplace of both king david and jesus and its about 6 miles south of jerusalem. And david assembled all israel at jerusalem to bring up the ark of the lord to its place which he had prepared for. Dec 04, 2015 king david, the greatgrandson of ruth and boaz was born and raised in bethlehem, and there davids mighty men lived. Bethlehem is a city in lehigh and northampton counties in the lehigh valley region of the eastern portion of the u. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently why i love the apostle paul. The watchman with erick stakelbeck 67,162 views 27. Mar, 2020 bethlehem, town in the west bank, said to be the site of the nativity of jesus christ and birthplace of king david. Thus, bethlehem was the place where davids reign began and from which a new davidic king would again come. Volume 3611 december 2009 the city of david bethlehem. O little town of bethlehem micah 5 israel my glory. One of davids great soldiers was also from bethlehem ii sam.
Here david was anointed as king by the prophet samuel after being brought in from tending his fathers sheep. Website, bethlehem and surroundings from the air in 1931. Joseph also went up from galilee, from the city of nazareth, to judea, to the city of david which is called bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of david, in order to register along with mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. One of david s great soldiers was also from bethlehem ii sam. King david was the great 39 times grandfather of jesus. The city of david was rediscovered by archaeologists beginning in 1860, with excavations continuing to this day. His goings forth are from long ago, from the days of. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 74,982, making it the seventh largest city in pennsylvania, after philadelphia, pittsburgh, allentown, erie, reading, and scranton. This was david s city, and he knew the excellence of the water there. Dec 28, 2019 bethlehem is the city where the young shepherd teen, david, was anointed as king of israel.
Since jesuss father, joseph, was from bethlehem, he and his wife, mary, left nazareth for the city of david, where jesus was born. In scripture there are two cities called the city of david. David took from the jebusites the fortress of mount zion. The ophel and mount moriah set to the north of this city.
It is first mentioned in the tanakh and the bible as the place where the. While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth. Are jerusalem and bethlehem both the city of david. History of bethlehem documented by first temple period bulla. Meaning house of bread, bethlehem was also the renowned city of david. A drink of water from bethlehem johnny hunt sermon. Sara satullo, retired bethlehem firefighter running for city council.
History of bethlehem documented by first temple period bulla from the city of david jesus birthplace in ancient bethlehem confirmed as an israelite city centuries earlier biblical archaeology society staff july 16, 2019 4 comments 6302 views share. It borders the deep kidron valley to the east, where the gihon spring, the citys main water source, is located. He reminds his readers that david didnt come from a place of great power, but from a little town known as least of all the cities of judah see micah 5. In fact, the city of david is the place where jesus is to reign in the future. The gospels of matthew and luke identify bethlehem as the birthplace of jesus. Much has been uncovered here partial list canaanite fortress.
Though smaller, steeper and more difficult for construction than the western hill, the city of david was chosen because of its water source, the gihon spring. A drink of water from bethlehem johnny hunt 2 samuel 23. Bethlehem davids royal city christian news from jerusalem. The hebrew bible, which says that the city of bethlehem was built up as a fortified city by rehoboam, identifies it as the city david was from and where he was crowned as the king of israel. Bethlehem the birthplace of the messiah about bible prophecy. Great cities of the bible bethlehem the bible study hour. History of bethlehem documented by first temple period bulla from the city of david bible history daily a brief article about the discovery of a bulla, and its significance for the long. The church of the nativity is on the site in bethlehem where jesus christ is thought to have been born. In a sense, he is criticizing jerusalem for being proud. The city of bethlehem in hebrew its name means house of bread perches on a hill at the edge of the judaean desert. The east side has a steep slope of about 60 degrees.
The city of bethlehem, located about six miles southwest of jerusalem, is the birthplace of our savior jesus christ. Wall stree t city bethlehem state % pa zip code 18018 type of report place x under report type 1. City hall will remain closed to the public until further notice. The city of bethlehem bethlehem municipality a number of good pictures and articles on the city, its history, and the sites located in and around it. Christs birthplace is the site of modern uprisings. By calling bethlehem the city of david luke highlights jesus opposition to the powers that be in jerusalem. King david, the greatgrandson of ruth and boaz was born and raised in bethlehem, and there davids mighty men lived. He dwelt in the fort, and called it the city of david 1 chronicles 11. For unto you is born this day in the city of david a saviour. Joseph also went up from galilee, out of the city of nazareth, into judea, to the city of david, which is called bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of david, to be registered with mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child luke 2. It was there in young davids hometown that the prophet samuel anointed him to be king over israel 1 samuel 16.
But note that there is another bethlehem located in galilee, a village in the tribal. The bible also calls it bethlehem judah, and the new testament describes it as the city of david. Story of bethlehem sheep more than legend immersion learning. The town serves as an important center of pilgrimage and tourism, and it has an agricultural market and trade economy that is closely linked to nearby jerusalem. Gadfly has not seen the press release on david saltzer yet. So why would the shepherd look to bethlehem as being the town of david and not jerusalem. Indepth exploration of the city of david in jerusalem youtube. The city of david another term for the jerusalem of ancient times was located on a narrow ridge south of the presentday old city.
Bethlehem of judah is located 8 kilometers 5 miles southsouthwest of jerusalem with an elevation of 762 meters 2500 feet. The kidron valley borders the city on its east side. Joseph also went from the town of nazareth in galilee to judea, to the city of david called bethlehem, because he was. Others also as, for example, hillel, the great scribeboasted of such a. The hebrew word translated city is a very general word that can also mean town or encampment. Bethlehem is the city where the young shepherd teen, david, was anointed as king of israel. City of david and birthplace of jesus learn religions. The site is now a very important israeli national park. Dec 23, 2017 the church of the nativity is on the site in bethlehem where jesus christ is thought to have been born. Bethlehem was founded by salma, son of caleb 1 chronicles 2. The archeological exploration of the city of david began in the middle of the 19th century and. King davids longexpected heir, should also make his entry in israels royal. Apr 21, 20 but as for you, bethlehem ephrathah, too little to be among the clans of judah, from you one will go forth for me to be ruler in israel.