Dictionary of Bible Themes  »  7000 God's people  »  7200 History of God's people in OT  »  7269 Zion  »  7270 Zion, as a place

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.

The name of Zion

1 Chronicles 11:4-5 pp 2 Samuel 5:6-7

The early history of Zion

Early mention of Zion

Genesis 14:18

Early attempts to take control of Zion

Joshua 15:63 pp Judges 1:21

Zion as the City of David

Considered an impregnable fortress in David's time

2 Samuel 5:6 pp 1 Chronicles 11:4-5 See also 2 Samuel 5:8

Captured by David

2 Samuel 5:7 pp 1 Chronicles 11:4

Zion, established by David as his new capital and renamed

2 Samuel 5:9 pp 1 Chronicles 11:7

Further strengthened by David

1 Chronicles 11:8 pp 2 Samuel 5:9

The location of David's palace

2 Samuel 5:11 pp 1 Chronicles 14:1

The new resting place for the ark of the covenant

1 Chronicles 15:1-16:6 pp 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Zion as the name of the extended city of Jerusalem

Isaiah 33:20 See also 2 Kings 19:20-21 pp Isaiah 37:21-22; Isaiah 4:3; Lamentations 1:4-8; Joel 2:32; Zephaniah 3:14-16

See also

5085  David
5100  Melchizedek
5256  city
5437  palaces
7239  Jerusalem
7306  ark of the covenant
8642  celebration