I would argue that Zion refers specifically to the fort captured by David in 2 Sam 5. Metonymically it comes to stand for the Davidic dynasty and its claimed special connection to Yahweh. The temple is a symbol of that connection.
GEORGE ATHAS
Moore Theological College (Sydney, Australia)
www.moore.edu.au
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