WHAT IS THE BIBLICAL MEANING OF ZION?

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[*]What is the biblical meaning of Zion?
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The word Zion occurs over 150 times in the Bible. It means “fortification.” In the Bible, Zion is both the city of David and the city of God. The first mention of the word “Zion” in the Bible is 2 Samuel 5:7 “Nevertheless, David captured the fortress of Zion, the City of David.” Therefore, the city was originally the name of the ancient Jebusite fortress in the city of Jerusalem. After David captured “the stronghold of Zion,” it was then called “the City of David” (1 Kings 8:1; 1 Chronicles 11:5; 2 Chronicles 5:2).
When Solomon built the temple in Jerusalem, “Zion” expanded in meaning to include the temple and the area surrounding it (Psalms 2:6; 48:2, 11-12; 132:13). “Zion” was eventually used as a name for the city of Jerusalem, the land of Judah, and the people of Israel (Isaiah 40:9; Jeremiah 31:12; Zechariah 9:13).
The word also carries a spiritual meaning. In the Old Testament, “Zion” is used figuratively of Israel as the people of God (Isaiah 60:14).  In the New Testament, “Zion” refers to heavenly Jerusalem (Hebrews 12:22; Revelation 14:1) and the body of Christ “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a chosen and precious cornerstone, and the one who trusts in Him will never be put to shame” (1 Peter 2:6).