Siege of Jebus

Siege of Jebus
Part of Later Israelite Campaigns

Jebusite Jerusalem
Date 1000 BCE
Location Jerusalem, Israel
Result Israelite victory
Belligerents
Israelites Jebusites
Commanders and leaders
David ?
Strength
unknown unknown
Casualties and losses
no reliable estimates no reliable estimates

The Siege of Jebus occurred when Israelites under King David of Israel besieged the Jebusite city of Jerusalem, then known as Jebus. The Israelites gained access by a surprise assault, making Jebus the capital of a united kingdom of Israel.

Biblical Description

Then David and all Israel went to Jebus and the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, were there. The inhabitants of Jebus said to David, "You shall not enter here." Nevertheless David captured the stronghold of Zion. Then David dwelt in the stronghold; therefore it was called the CITY OF DAVID and he built the city all around from the Millo even to the surrounding area; and Joab repaired the rest of the city and David became greater and greater for the LORD of hosts was with him.

References

Old Testament