The Biblical Archaeology Review notes that “archaeologists have determined, without doubt, that this narrow spur, ” often referred to as the eastern hill, is the Biblical Mount Zion where David established the administrative and religious headquarters for the nation of Israel. ​ — 2 Samuel 6: 11, 12, 17.
Biblical Archaeology Review märgib, et „arheoloogidel pole mingit kahtlust selles, et see kitsas mäeharu ”, millele on tihti viidatud kui idapoolsele künkale, on Piibli Siioni mägi, kuhu Taavet rajas Iisraeli rahva administratiivse ja religioosse keskuse. — 2. Saamueli 6: 11, 12, 17.