Likely during the reign of King David or Solomon (10th Century BC)
The Israelites were a united kingdom under the rule of David and Solomon, with Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center.
Israel was a significant regional power, with Jerusalem as its capital. The city was both a political and religious hub, housing the Ark of the Covenant.
Jerusalem, specifically Mount Zion, which is often synonymous with the city itself and represents the spiritual heart of Israel.
The Israelites held Jerusalem in high esteem as the city of God, a place of divine presence and protection. The city was seen as inviolable due to God's presence.
King David
King of Israel, credited with establishing Jerusalem as the capital and bringing the Ark of the Covenant there.