![]() Nadav Na’aman suggests that King David’s Palace must be found at the top of the city’s northeastern slope, just above the Stepped Stone Structure that would have provided an ascent to the summit on the east. One group on the east side of the city was described as having gone “up the steps of the City of David, on the ascent to the wall, past the House of David, and up to the Water Gate on the east” (Nehemiah 12:37). When Nehemiah returned from Babylonian exile half a millennium after the reign of David, he repaired the city wall and organized a dedication procession. That King David’s palace is prominent and prominently located is referenced in the Book of Samuel (2 Samuel 5:11 2 Samuel 11 2 Samuel 16:22). ![]() Its excavator, Eilat Mazar, dated the building to the 11th–10th centuries B.C.E. ![]() The Large Stone Structure, located on a rocky spur in the City of David, is a large public building comprised of impressive ashlar blocks. The Large Stone Structure is identified as King David’s Palace by its excavator, Eilat Mazar, as well as by author Nadav Na’aman. ![]()
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