(II Samuel 15:30): And David went up by the ascent of the Mount of Olives, and wept as he went up. The ascent was probably east of the City of David, near the village of Silwan. The sacred character of the mount is alluded to in the Book of Ezekiel (11:23): And the glory of the Lord went up from the midst of the city, and stood upon the mountain which is on the east side of the city.