noun

(1) Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites

(2) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean; formerly part of Palestine

(3) An imaginary place considered to be perfect or ideal

(4) Originally a stronghold captured by David (the 2nd king of the Israelites)

(5) Above it was built a temple and later the name extended to the whole hill

(6) Finally it became a synonym for the city of Jerusalem

(7) Jewish republic in southwestern Asia at eastern end of Mediterranean

(8) Formerly part of Palestine