To: "b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org" <b-hebrew AT lists.ibiblio.org>
Subject: Re: [b-hebrew] YERU
Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 23:00:02 +0000
Yigal, I agree with you. "City of David" was what the fortress/citadel was
called, rather than the entire city. However, this then seems to have taken
on international significance with the king of Damascus referring to the
"House of David", which I've argued is the Aramaic equivalent of "City of
David", in the Tel Dan Inscription.
GEORGE ATHAS
Dean of Research,
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)