Dovid HaMelech

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====Painting of James Berkeley====
 
====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. They entered at least the initial chambers and after emerging gave a detailed description to a professional artist who painted their portrayal on canvas. This painting is currently the property of the Israeli Ministry of Antiquities and shows a tall chamber whose walls are covered to the ceiling with green ceramic tiles. On the right side is a very large sarcophagus covered with a gold and green covering. A large beautiful curtain sits on the far wall covering the entrance into the next chamber.
 
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. They entered at least the initial chambers and after emerging gave a detailed description to a professional artist who painted their portrayal on canvas. This painting is currently the property of the Israeli Ministry of Antiquities and shows a tall chamber whose walls are covered to the ceiling with green ceramic tiles. On the right side is a very large sarcophagus covered with a gold and green covering. A large beautiful curtain sits on the far wall covering the entrance into the next chamber.
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====Testimony of the Painters====
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Yosef Purius and his son Aryeh Leib were repair men and painters who were renown in Jerusalem as experts in molding plaster. During the 1980's they were commissioned by the Ottoman ruler to make repairs to the initial chambers under David's Tomb.
  
 
===Under Muslim Control===
 
===Under Muslim Control===

Revision as of 11:36, 25 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.

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Kever Dovid HaMelech

Dovid HaMelech is buried in Har Tzion, outside the walls of the Old City. While most people visit the Tzion, the actual kivarim of the Kings of the House of Dovid are located in a series of large underground chambers stretching into the surrounding area. There is a tradition that the actual chamber containing the kever of King Dovid himself lies below the open field in back of the Tzion. Some Kabbalists and rabbis preferred to pray in this location rather then the Tzion.

The Tzion

The Chambers

One of the openings to the underground chambers is located on right side of the Tzion. In recent years, this floor entrance was covered up with floor tiles. Even before this the inside steps were blocked with piles of rocks.

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. They entered at least the initial chambers and after emerging gave a detailed description to a professional artist who painted their portrayal on canvas. This painting is currently the property of the Israeli Ministry of Antiquities and shows a tall chamber whose walls are covered to the ceiling with green ceramic tiles. On the right side is a very large sarcophagus covered with a gold and green covering. A large beautiful curtain sits on the far wall covering the entrance into the next chamber.

Testimony of the Painters

Yosef Purius and his son Aryeh Leib were repair men and painters who were renown in Jerusalem as experts in molding plaster. During the 1980's they were commissioned by the Ottoman ruler to make repairs to the initial chambers under David's Tomb.

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.

Kever Dovid Today

Recent attempts by various Christian groups to take over the tomb has led to promotion of the Kever Dovid amongst Jewish groups, leading to better public awareness and more visitors to the location. There are three prayer minyanim daily, Shachris taking place at Netz. A chatzot Kollel called 'Kinor Dovid' operates at the site and a large Melave Malka takes place on Motzei Shabbos.

Hillula of King Dovid

The Yahrzeit of King Dovid takes place on Shevuot, the 6th of Sivan. Thousands of people visit the Kever throughout the holiday to pray and say Tehilim, many stooping by on their way to the Kotel.

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