Day 7 - The City David knew
February 18 - Wednesday
Explore Jerusalem's Ancient Sites and Tunnels
Looking at Jerusalem today, it's easy to assume that Old City is where David lived. Get ready for a surprise. David's City is deep underground, waiting for you to explore where the shepherd boy became king.
Ascend to the Temple Mount, a massive platform constructed by Kind Herod, where once the Temples of Solomon and Zerubbabel stood. On the Foundation Stone, Abraham offered Isaac, David stopped the plague with his intercession, Solomon prayed at the dedication and fire fell, the Babylonians and Romans demolished, and Jesus taught. One day He will return through the Eastern Gate.
Enter into the Jerusalem that Abraham and David knew in the excavations of The City of David. Take in the sweeping outlook of Jerusalem and a movie that reviews the story of the destruction and rebuilding of Jerusalem over many centuries. Next, walk through the ruins of David’s palace, past walls Abraham saw, the city Solomon and the prophets knew.
For the adventurous: choose to walk Hezekiah's Tunnel. Bring a flashlight, shoes and clothes that can get wet. The water will come up to your knees. This is the water course chiseled out during the days of Senacharib's threat to Jerusalem. For those who want to keep dry, take the Canaanite era tunnel.
Experience the history of Jerusalem at the Davidson Center and sit on the Southern Steps where Jesus taught.
Pray at the Western Wall and touch the stones that made the disciples marvel.
Dan Panorama Hotel
The Dan Panorama Hotel will be waiting for you at the end of your day.
1. Temple Mount
Jerusalem
2. City of David
City of David, Jerusalem
3. Hezekiah's Tunnel
Hezekiah's Tunnel, Jerusalem
4. Davidson Center
Jerusalem
5. Western Wall
Jerusalem
Meditate Scripture
2 Samuel 5 When the City of David was Built