Psalms 2:7-8

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[7] I will tell of the decree. Yahweh said to me, "You are my son. Today I have become your father. [8] Ask of me, and I will give the nations for your inheritance, The uttermost parts of the earth for your possession.

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Zion, originally the fortified hill of Jerusalem and later a name for the city and temple mount, was the center of Davidic kingship and Israel’s worship. In this psalm, God’s choice of Zion underscores his installation of the royal Son, whose promised rule extends beyond Israel to the nations.

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Psalms 2:7-8 mentions Zion.