Mount Zion
Mount Zion is the hill in Jerusalem that David captured from the Jebusites and established as his capital, the City of David, after which he brought the Ark of the Covenant there to signify God's presence among Israel. This location became the focal point of national worship and divine promises, later extending symbolically to encompass the Temple Mount where Solomon built the house of the Lord. In the prophetic writings it stands as the center of God's redemptive plan, embodying covenant faithfulness and the expectation of a coming Messiah who would rule from Zion in justice and peace. The New Testament further develops this imagery to portray the heavenly Jerusalem where believers gather to the living God.
Details
- Region
- Jerusalem
- Modern Location
- Jerusalem, Israel
Key Passages
David Captures Zion
2 Samuel 5:7
David captures the Jebusite stronghold of Zion, establishing it as the City of David.
7evertheless David took the strong hold of Zion: the same is the city of David.
God Chooses Zion
Psalms 132:13-14
The Lord declares Zion as his eternal resting place and dwelling.
13or the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Zion as God's Holy Mountain
Isaiah 2:3
Zion is portrayed as the source of God's law and the gathering place for the nations.
3nd many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.