# #270 | 2 Samuel ch.5 - Jerusalem

From **The Tanakh Podcast: R Alex Israel** by R Alex Israel.

- **Published:** Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:00:01 GMT
- **Duration:** 00:09:11
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<p>In this chapter David becomes King over the entire nation and immediately sets to create a new capital city - Jerusalem. The entire chapter depicts the way that David solidifies and stabilizes his position as monarch.</p><p>Why Jerusalem? How was it captured? </p><p>--</p><p>For High Holiday content, see <a href="alexisrael.org/focus" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">alexisrael.org/focus</a></p><p>For the (silent) whatsapp group see <a href="alexisrael.org/whatsapp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">alexisrael.org/whatsapp</a></p>