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.