the Lord

Psalm 76:1, 2
God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel. . . .

Psalm 78:68, 69
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved. . . .

Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? "The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge."

Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels

he hath desired

Psalm 48:1-3
Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised, in the city of our God, His holy mountain. . . .

Psalm 68:16
Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.

Psalm 87:2
The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.