Originally the name of the southernmost hill on which the Canaanite fortress-city of Jebus was located. It was conquered by David around 1000 B.C. and renamed Jerusalem. Situated on the borders of Judah and Israel, it became David's capital. As the city expanded, the name Zion came to be applied to the whole city.

1 Chronicles 11:4-5

The name of Zion

pp 2Sa 5:6-7

Genesis 14:18

The early history of Zion

Early mention of Zion

Joshua 15:63

Early attempts to take control of Zion

pp Jdg 1:21

2 Samuel 5:6

Zion as the City of David

Considered an impregnable fortress in David's time

See also

2 Samuel 5:8

pp 1Ch 11:4-5

2 Samuel 5:7

Captured by David

2 Samuel 5:9

pp 1Ch 11:4

Zion, established by David as his new capital and renamed

1 Chronicles 11:8

pp 1Ch 11:7

Further strengthened by David

2 Samuel 5:11

pp 2Sa 5:9

The location of David's palace

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6

pp 1Ch 14:1

The new resting place for the ark of the covenant

pp 2Sa 6:1-23

Isaiah 33:20

Zion as the name of the extended city of Jerusalem

See also

2 Kings 19:20-21
Isaiah 4:3
Lamentations 1:4-8

pp Isa 37:21-22

Joel 2:32
Zephaniah 3:14-16

See also

5086 David, rise of
5101 Moses
5257 civil authorities
5438 parables
7239 Jerusalem
7306 ark of the covenant
8642 celebration