Lux Domini
And his servants carried him in a chariot to Jerusalem, and buried him in his sepulchre with his fathers in the city of David.

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Glossary

City People

The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).

City of David Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: City of David.

David Person

Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .

Jerusalem Place

Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.