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Tradition states that Jerusalem was chosen by God himself (Zechariah 3:2); and it was the site where God told Abraham to do the Akeidah (Binding of Isaac, in Genesis ch.22). See also:

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In ancient times, important cities were always built in locations that were easy to defend and where there was a reliable source of water. Jerusalem was built on high ground that was easily defended, and at the same time close to a permanent spring. The rest is history (or legend).

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