Who was Zion?

David conquers Jerusalem and makes it his capital.

The Ark of the Covenant is brought into the temple and dedicated with a great ceremony.

Sennacherib, the king of Assyria, invades Judah, but is ultimately defeated

David becomes king over all Israel, establishing his reign in Jerusalem.

The triumphant entry of the Ark into the temple, marking the fulfillment of Solomon's dedication and the establishment o...

The bride searches for her bridegroom in the city, and finds him in his bedchamber.

The author mourns the destruction of Jerusalem and the suffering of its people.

The author laments the severity of the Lord's wrath against Jerusalem and its people.

The author describes the fall of Jerusalem and the atrocities committed against its people.

The author pleads with the Lord for mercy, asking for the restoration of Jerusalem and its people.

The chapter unfolds the prophetic vision of the Day of the Lord, emphasizing the urgency of repentance in preparation fo...

The chapter envisions both divine judgment and the eventual restoration of God's people, underscoring the hope embedded ...

God sends Amos to prophesy against the nations, including Israel, for their sins of oppression, injustice, and idolatry.

God accuses the wealthy and comfortable of ignoring the poor and oppressed, and of not seeking Him.

Obadiah prophesies the judgment of Edom, a neighboring nation that had rejoiced at the destruction of Jerusalem and oppr...

The Lord speaks to Micah, announcing judgment on Israel and Judah for their sins, and a promise of restoration.

Micah accuses the leaders of Israel and Judah of speaking falsehood, prophesying for money, and leading the people astra...

Micah speaks of the future reign of the Lord over all the nations, and of a time when the Lord will gather and restore H...

The Lord speaks of a remnant of His people who will be saved, and of a time when He will restore and bless His people.

The Lord calls the people of Judah to return to Him and promises to restore and bless them.

The Lord promises to return to His people and establish His rule over the whole earth.

The Lord promises to bless His people and to restore Jerusalem as a center of worship and blessing.

Zechariah prophesies of the coming of the Messiah, the King of Israel, who will save and deliver His people.

Psalm 2 speaks of God's ultimate authority over all nations and kings. It declares that the nations' opposition to God a...

Psalm 9 expresses the psalmist's gratitude and trust in God's unwavering justice. The psalmist praises God for His deliv...

Psalm 14 describes the state of those who reject God and choose to live their lives without Him. The chapter portrays th...

Psalm 20 is a prayer of the people of Israel asking for God's help in times of trouble, particularly during times of war...

Psalm 48 praises Zion, the city of God, for its security, beauty, and majesty. The Psalmist exalts God as the protector ...

In Psalm 50, God reveals Himself as the righteous Judge who will hold all people accountable for their actions. He calls...

Psalm 51 is a prayer of repentance and a plea for God's mercy after King David's affair with Bathsheba and his murder of...

Psalm 53 is a lament about the wickedness of those who deny God. The psalmist expresses his dismay over the foolishness ...

In Psalm 69, the psalmist cries out to God in distress, feeling overwhelmed by the troubles and enemies who surround him...

Psalm 74 is a cry of distress from the psalmist, as he sees the destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem by f...

Psalm 76 celebrates God's power and sovereignty in delivering Israel from their enemies. The psalmist describes how God'...

Psalm 78 recounts the history of Israel and how God proved Himself faithful despite their continuous disobedience. It em...

Psalm 84 expresses a deep desire for the presence of God and the joys that come from being in His house. The psalmist pr...

Psalm 87 is a poetic celebration of the city of God, Zion. The psalmist declares that God loves Zion above all other cit...

Psalm 97 is a powerful proclamation of the sovereignty and power of God, revealing His majesty and justice. The psalmist...

Psalm 99 praises God's majestic rule over all nations and His holiness. The psalmist recounts examples of powerful leade...

Psalm 102 is a prayer of desperation from the psalmist, who feels isolated and abandoned by God. The psalmist laments hi...

In Psalm 110, David prophetically speaks of a future ruler who will sit at God's right hand and be both a priest and a k...

This psalm emphasizes the importance of trusting in the Lord and having faith in His protection and guidance. Those who ...

Psalm 126 is a song of ascent that commemorates the Israelites' return from exile to Jerusalem. The psalmist reflects on...

Psalm 128 teaches that those who fear and obey the Lord will be blessed with abundance and prosperity. It describes the ...

Psalm 129 is a lament of the psalmist who speaks on behalf of all Israel and pleads with God for deliverance from the ha...

Psalm 132 recounts the vow of King David to build a house for the Lord and the fulfillment of that promise by his son, S...

Psalm 133 declares the beauty and sanctity of harmony among brothers, portraying it like anointing oil and dew from Moun...

Psalm 134 is a short but powerful psalm that calls on the people of God to praise Him in the sanctuary. It is a message ...

Psalm 135 is a call to all nations and peoples to praise the LORD, the God of Israel, for His greatness, power, and good...

Psalm 137 expresses the sorrowful feelings of the Israelites who were taken captive to Babylon. The psalmist laments bei...

Psalm 146 is a beautiful expression of praise and trust in God. The psalmist acknowledges God's greatness and sovereignt...

Psalm 147 is a beautiful hymn of praise to God who is exalted above all else. It celebrates God’s goodness, power and so...

Psalm 149 is a hymn of praise that encourages the people of God to sing and dance for joy. It also includes a call to sp...

In Isaiah chapter 1, the prophet addresses a sinful and rebellious Israel. He urges them to turn from their evil ways an...

In Isaiah chapter 2, the prophet Isaiah conveys the vision of the Lord's reign over His people. He sees a future where n...

In Isaiah chapter 3, the prophet Isaiah warns Judah of the impending consequences of their sins. He describes how their ...

In Isaiah chapter 4, the prophet continues to warn the people of the impending judgment on Jerusalem for their sins. He ...

In Isaiah chapter 8, God instructs Isaiah to write on a large scroll the words "Maher-shalal-hash-baz," which means "qui...

In Isaiah chapter 10, the prophet foretells God's judgment upon Assyria, who had become a powerful and oppressive empire...

In Isaiah chapter 12, we see a beautiful hymn of thanksgiving and praise to God for His salvation. The chapter begins wi...

In Isaiah 14, the prophet foretells the downfall of Babylon and the triumph of Israel. He depicts the humiliation of the...

In Isaiah chapter 16, God speaks to the prophet Isaiah about the Moabites, a neighboring nation to Israel. The Moabites ...

In Isaiah chapter 18, the prophet delivers a message to Ethiopia regarding their pride and arrogance. He says that God i...

Isaiah prophesies about the coming judgment on the entire earth. He describes how the wickedness of humanity and its dis...

Isaiah 28 starts with a warning to the prideful leaders of Samaria who have become intoxicated with their earthly power ...

In chapter 29 of the book of Isaiah, the prophet delivers a warning against the hypocrisy of those who claim to follow G...

Isaiah 30 reminds us that trusting in God's plan is the only way to find true success and happiness. The chapter describ...

In Isaiah chapter 31, God warns the people of Judah against seeking help from Egypt and their powerful horses. He remind...

In Isaiah chapter 33, the prophet continues to prophesy about the coming judgment and restoration of Judah. He describes...

Isaiah prophesies about the judgment of the nations, describing their destruction and desolation. The Edomites in partic...

Isaiah 35 depicts the restoration of God's people and the transformation of the desolate wilderness into a place of abun...

In Isaiah chapter 37, King Hezekiah receives a threatening letter from the Assyrian king, Sennacherib, warning him of th...

Isaiah Chapter 40 begins with a message of comfort to God's people in exile. The prophet proclaims that God will come wi...

Isaiah 41 begins with God declaring His faithfulness and promise to aid and protect His people. He urges the nations to ...

In Isaiah 46, God speaks to his people, reminding them of his faithfulness and the futility of trusting in idols or fals...

Isaiah 49 speaks about God's servant, who is tasked with redeeming his people from their sins and restoring them to thei...

Isaiah 51 offers a message of renewed hope to the Israelites who were facing great adversity. The chapter begins with an...

Isaiah 52 presents a message of hope and redemption for Jerusalem and the Jewish people. The chapter begins with a call ...

Isaiah 59 describes the devastating effects of sin on a nation and its people. The chapter opens with a poignant acknowl...

Isaiah 60 envisions a new day for Jerusalem, where the people will see the radiance of God's glory and be filled with jo...

Isaiah 61 is a prophecy about the coming of the Anointed One, who will bring good news to the oppressed, bind up the bro...

Isaiah 62 focuses on the restoration of Zion, the holy city of Jerusalem, and the return of God's people to their homela...

In Isaiah 64, the prophet pleads with God to intervene and bring his people salvation. He acknowledges their sins and th...

The prophet describes the ultimate triumph of the Lord over evil and the restoration of His people. The chapter begins w...

In Jeremiah chapter 3, God calls on His people, Israel, to return to Him, despite their unfaithfulness and idolatry. He ...

In Jeremiah chapter 4, the prophet issues a call to repentance to the people of Judah, warning of impending destruction ...

Jeremiah warns the people of Jerusalem about the impending destruction that will come upon them if they continue in thei...

Jeremiah chapter 8 continues the prophet's warning to the people of Judah about their impending doom. He emphasizes the ...

In Jeremiah chapter 9, the prophet laments over the sin and faithlessness of the people of Judah. He warns them of the c...

In Jeremiah 14, the prophet laments the severe drought plaguing Judah and Jerusalem. He cries out to God for mercy and i...

In chapter 26 of the book of Jeremiah, the prophet delivers a warning message from God to the people of Judah. Speaking ...

In Jeremiah chapter 30, God speaks to the prophet about the coming restoration of His people after a time of judgment an...

In Jeremiah 31, God speaks through the prophet Jeremiah to promise a new covenant with his people. This covenant will no...

Jeremiah prophesied the downfall of Babylon and the restoration of God's people. Babylon, once a powerful nation, will f...

In Jeremiah chapter 51, the prophet delivers a message of judgment against Babylon. He foretells its destruction and the...