From which city did David rule all Israel for the 33-year period?

From which city did David rule all Israel for the 33-year period?

• A. Jerusalem
• B. Bethlehem
• C. Hebron
• D. Jericho

Answer: (A)

David’s united kingdom centered in Jerusalem. After Saul’s death, he initially ruled over Judah from Hebron for several years, but the key moment came when he captured Jerusalem (the fortress of Zion) from the Jebusites. That victory established Jerusalem as the capital of the united Israel, and from there he governed both Israel and Judah for thirty-three years. Bethlehem is David’s hometown, not the political center of his united reign, and Jericho is not tied to the capital of this period. Thus, the city from which he ruled all Israel during that 33-year span is Jerusalem.

David’s united kingdom centered in Jerusalem. After Saul’s death, he initially ruled over Judah from Hebron for several years, but the key moment came when he captured Jerusalem (the fortress of Zion) from the Jebusites. That victory established Jerusalem as the capital of the united Israel, and from there he governed both Israel and Judah for thirty-three years. Bethlehem is David’s hometown, not the political center of his united reign, and Jericho is not tied to the capital of this period. Thus, the city from which he ruled all Israel during that 33-year span is Jerusalem.