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The fortified hill of pre-Israelite Jerusalem between the Kedron and Tyropean valleys. Zion was also understood to refer to the heavenly Jerusalem, the place where the Messiah would appear at the end of time.

1. Hill which formed part of Jerusalem, therefore name use for the whole city. 2. The place where the Temple stood and therefore God's dwelling place. 3. The new heavenly city of Jerusalem.

The city on a hill (Mt. Zion) which King David captured and made the capital of Israel. It was the site of the Temple built by Solomon and of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Today it is still a holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims.

The Bible describes God as the unique supreme being, creator and ruler of the universe.

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