Three themes, then, emerge in a discussion of Zion: “the city, Yahwistic religion andkingship.” Zion is first and foremost the city Jerusalem. Zion also acts as the seat of YHWH’scosmic dominion as the center for the temple. Just as God chose David as his king, so he has alsochosen Zion as his dwelling place (Ps. 132:11-14). Because of these tenets, there are profoundmoral and ethical expectations for God’s city as its inhabitants trust YHWH as their protector. Inthe unfolding of the prophecy of Isaiah, Zion plays a central role in the renewal of all creation, particularly with the inclusion of the nations in YHWH’s new covenant. Although the initial picture painted of the great city is bleak, YHWH will act in such a way as to prepare her for theeschatological role to which he has appointed her