Principle
David conquered the city of Jerusalem.
Explanation
After reuniting the tribes of Israel following Israel’s second civil war, David moved to destroy the Jebusites dwelling in Jerusalem:
6 And David and his men marched toward Jerusalem to the Jebusites, the inhabitants of the land, to those who said to David, “You shall not be welcomed here, for the blind and the lame will resist you saying, ‘David, do not enter here.’” 7 Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion, the City of David. 8 Now David said on that day, “Everyone who attacks the Jebusites, let him strike with the dagger both the lame and the blind and those who hate the life of David.” Therefore they say, “The blind and the lame shall not come into the house of the Lord.”
9 Then David dwelt in the stronghold, and it was called the City of David. And he built the city itself round about the citadel, and he built his own house.
2 Kingdoms [2 Samuel] 5:6-9 OSB
This is why Jerusalem is commonly referred to as the City of David. This city played a central role in Scripture from this point forward.
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