Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).

The Ark Brought into the Temple

Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, to King Solomon in Jerusalem, that they might bring up the ark of the covenant of the Lord from the City of David, which is Zion.

This is the word which the Lord has spoken concerning him: ‘The virgin, the daughter of Zion, Has despised you, laughed you to scorn; The daughter of Jerusalem Has shaken her head behind your back!

For out of Jerusalem shall go a remnant, And those who escape from Mount Zion. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.’

But the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, “You shall not come in here!” Nevertheless David took the stronghold of Zion (that is, the City of David).

The Ark Brought into the Temple

Now Solomon assembled the elders of Israel and all the heads of the tribes, the chief fathers of the children of Israel, in Jerusalem, that they might bring the ark of the covenant of the Lord up from the City of David, which is Zion.

“Yet I have set My King On My holy hill of Zion.”

Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people.

That I may tell of all Your praise In the gates of the daughter of Zion. I will rejoice in Your salvation.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When the Lord brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.

May He send you help from the sanctuary, And strengthen you out of Zion;

The Glory of God in Zion

A Song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah.

Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised In the city of our God, In His holy mountain.

Beautiful in elevation, The joy of the whole earth, Is Mount Zion on the sides of the north, The city of the great King.

Let Mount Zion rejoice, Let the daughters of Judah be glad, Because of Your judgments.

Walk about Zion, And go all around her. Count her towers;

Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God will shine forth.

Do good in Your good pleasure to Zion; Build the walls of Jerusalem.

Oh, that the salvation of Israel would come out of Zion! When God brings back the captivity of His people, Let Jacob rejoice and Israel be glad.

Praise to God for His Salvation and Providence

To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. A Song.

Praise is awaiting You, O God, in Zion; And to You the vow shall be performed.

For God will save Zion And build the cities of Judah, That they may dwell there and possess it.

Remember Your congregation, which You have purchased of old, The tribe of Your inheritance, which You have redeemed— This Mount Zion where You have dwelt.

In Salem also is His tabernacle, And His dwelling place in Zion.

But chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion which He loved.

They go from strength to strength; Each one appears before God in Zion.

The Lord loves the gates of Zion More than all the dwellings of Jacob.