Dovid HaMelech
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Revision as of 19:14, 24 October 2013
Dovid HaMelech was the second king of Israel and the first of the Davidic dynasty. He passed away on Shevuas which fell out on Shabbos that year.
Kever Dovid HaMelech
Dovid HaMelech is buried in Har Tzion, outside the walls of the Old City.
Under Muslim Control
During the years Jerusalem was controlled by the Turks they would for the most part not allow Jews to enter the Tomb of the House of Dovid.
Painting of James Berkeley
James Berkeley was an American archaeologist living in Israel during the 1850's whose daughter was friendly with the wife of the Sheik responsible for the management of the Tomb. Together with his daughter, Berkely was granted permission to enter the lower concealed chambers in the secrecy of the night.