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Choice of Yerushalayim
Exegetical Approaches
Religious Significance
Yerushlayim was chosen for its religious significance. It was considered holy from the very creation of the world.
Military and Economic Advantages
David picked Jerusalem as his capital due to a combination of strategic factors including its defensibility, central location, and availability of water sources.
Political Move
David's choice was political in nature, a part of his effort to unite the various tribes (especially Yehuda and Binyamin) into one centralized nation.