Zion is a symbol or metaphor for the historical city of Jerusalem. But behind this metaphor lies a complex cluster of interlocking themes of immense theological significance. In various parts of the Scriptures we find the following concepts associated with the city of Zion: the temple as Yahweh’s dwelling place; the covenant people of God, both as the apostate Israel under judgment and the purified remnant who inherit God’s blessings; the royal Davidic kingship leading to the idea of the Messiah;