Zion, the City of the Great King

July 11, 2026

by Bob Hutto via Biblical Insights, Vol. 14 No. 8, August 2014 When David consolidated his reign over both Judah and Israel, he and his men took Jerusalem from the Jebusites, including the fortress at Zion. David built his palace there and moved his capital from Hebron. From that time forward, Zion was known as the…

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Is Zion only the church here on earth?

March 1, 2014

Question: Can you comment on Zion, Zion, I long thy gates to see. Some say it is not scriptural because Zion is the church in every sense, and never heaven, as it seems in the song. Thanks for your consideration. I wish to be accurate when I sing a song, but I love this song!…

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