Topical Bible: Jerusalem: Called: City of the Great King

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Introduction:
Jerusalem holds a central place in biblical history and theology, often referred to as the "City of the Great King." This title underscores its significance as a spiritual and political center, particularly in relation to God's covenant with Israel and His divine plan for humanity.

Biblical References:
The phrase "City of the Great King" is found in Psalm 48:2, which describes Jerusalem's beauty and exalted status: "Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King." . This verse highlights Jerusalem's prominence and its association with God's sovereign rule.

Historical Significance:
Jerusalem's history is deeply intertwined with the narrative of the Israelites. It was established as the capital of the united kingdom of Israel under King David, who captured the city from the Jebusites (2 Samuel 5:6-9). David's son, Solomon, further elevated Jerusalem's status by building the First Temple, making it the religious heart of the nation (1 Kings 6).

Spiritual Importance:
Jerusalem is not only a political capital but also a spiritual epicenter. It is the site where God chose to place His Name and where the Temple served as the focal point for worship and sacrifice (1 Kings 9:3). The city's spiritual significance is further emphasized in the prophetic literature, where it is often depicted as the center of God's redemptive work and the future site of His kingdom (Isaiah 2:2-3).

Messianic Expectation:
The title "City of the Great King" also carries messianic implications. Jerusalem is the city where Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, was crucified and resurrected, fulfilling Old Testament prophecies. In Matthew 5:35, Jesus Himself refers to Jerusalem as "the city of the great King," affirming its enduring significance in God's plan.

Eschatological Role:
In eschatological visions, Jerusalem is portrayed as the focal point of God's ultimate restoration and peace. The Book of Revelation describes a new Jerusalem descending from heaven, symbolizing the fulfillment of God's promises and the establishment of His eternal kingdom (Revelation 21:2).

Conclusion:
Jerusalem, as the "City of the Great King," remains a symbol of God's covenantal faithfulness and His sovereign rule over the earth. Its historical, spiritual, and eschatological roles underscore its unique place in biblical theology and the unfolding of divine history.

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Psalm 48:2
Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King.
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Matthew 5:5
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
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How the City Jerusalem was Taken, and the Temple Pillaged [By ...
... He then took Bethsura, which was a small city; but at a place called Bethzacharis,
where ... So Antiochus went to Jerusalem, and staid there but a few days, for ...
/.../chapter 1 how the city.htm

A Prophet who Saved a Great City
... When they arrived at Jerusalem, they called for Hezekiah the ... make you trust in Jehovah
by saying, Jehovah will surely save us, and this city shall not be ...
//christianbookshelf.org/sherman/the childrens bible/a prophet who saved a.htm

Jesus' Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem.
... therefore that was with him when he called Lazarus out ... the multitude [not a committee
sent from Jerusalem for that ... the great King's visit to his city (Matthew 5 ...
/.../mcgarvey/the four-fold gospel/cv jesus triumphal entry into.htm

The Description of Jerusalem.
... 1. The city of Jerusalem was fortified with three walls, on ... of the Cheesemongers,
as it was called, and was ... distinguished the hill of the upper city from that ...
/.../chapter 4 the description of.htm

The History after the Flood.
... "When are fulfilled the threats of the great God,. ... 614] of the Most High God; and
from him the above-named city Hierosolyma was called Jerusalem. ...
/.../theophilus/theophilus to autolycus/chapter xxxi the history after the.htm

That Whereas the City of Jerusalem had Been Five Times Taken ...
... first built a temple [there], and called the city Jerusalem, which was formerly
called Salem ... and seventy-seven years; yet hath not its great antiquity, nor ...
/.../chapter 10 that whereas the.htm

How Pompey had the City of Jerusalem Delivered up to Him but Took ...
... on all sides; for, as if the city were in ... laid a tribute upon the country, and upon
Jerusalem itself ... and Dora, and that which was anciently called Strato's Tower ...
/.../chapter 7 how pompey had.htm

The Sixth
... God," what will be the glories of that city which "cometh ... will be the blessing of
Zion and Jerusalem when, as ... the promise is given, "Thou shalt be called by a ...
//christianbookshelf.org/bullinger/commentary on revelation/the sixth.htm

Concerning the Seditions at Jerusalem and what Terrible Miseries ...
... it so happened that the sedition at Jerusalem was revived ... sedition, one should not
mistake if he called it a ... of wicked men, the people of the city, between them ...
/.../chapter 1 concerning the seditions.htm

The Destruction of Jerusalem.
... From the crest of Olivet, Jesus looked upon Jerusalem. ... He was come near, He beheld
the city, and wept ... whose power had conquered death, and called its captives ...
/.../1 the destruction of jerusalem.htm