Jerusalem — the city’s Hebrew name
also written: yerushalem, yerusalim
In Scripture
World English Bible
but I have chosen Jerusalem, that my name might be there; and have chosen David to be over my people Israel.’
2 Chronicles 6:6
Exact occurrence — God chooses Jerusalem as the place where His name will dwell.
Our feet are standing within your gates, Jerusalem;
Psalm 122:2
Exact occurrence — the pilgrims stand within Jerusalem’s gates.
