Psalm 2:6

Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion.

Cross-references

Psalm 132:14 echoes God's choice of Zion as His dwelling, reinforcing the holy hill where His king is set.

Psalm 89:27 Parallel

Psalm 89:27 declares God will make the king his firstborn, the most exalted — reinforcing the divine appointment of the king on Zion.

Psalm 78:68 Parallel

Psalm 78:68 says God chose Mount Zion, the same mountain where the king is installed.

Psalm 48:2 Parallel

Psalm 48:2 calls Mount Zion the city of the great King, directly echoing the king installed here.

Psalm 48:1 Parallel

Psalm 48:1 calls Zion God's holy mountain, the same location where the king is installed in this verse.

Psalm 45:6 Parallel

Psalm 45:6 addresses the king as God with an eternal throne, reinforcing the divine kingship proclaimed here.

Psalm 89:36 Parallel

Psalm 89:36 promises the king's line and throne will endure forever like the sun — extending the installation on Zion into an eternal dynasty.

Psalm 89:37 Parallel

Psalm 89:37 adds that the throne will be established forever like the moon — a parallel eternal guarantee to the king set on Zion.

Psalm 110:1 Parallel

Psalm 110:1 places the king at God's right hand, a higher exaltation than Zion — showing his ultimate authority.

Psalm 110:2 Parallel

Psalm 110:2 explicitly says the scepter extends from Zion, directly linking the king's rule to the same holy mountain.

Psalm 132:13 says God chose Zion as his dwelling, the same location as the king's installation.

Psalm 3:4 Parallel

Psalm 3:4 says God answers from His holy hill, the same Zion where God sets His king in Psalm 2:6.

Psalm 18:50 Parallel

Psalm 18:50 celebrates God's anointed king and his victories, echoing the royal theme of God's chosen king on Zion.

Psalm 20:9 Parallel

Psalm 20:9 prays for the king's victory, reinforcing the royal context of God's anointed on Zion.

Psalm 21:1 Parallel

Psalm 21:1 rejoices in the king's strength from God, directly continuing the royal psalm theme.

Psalm 43:3 Parallel

Psalm 43:3 asks to be led to God's holy mountain, the same location where the king is installed in Psalm 2:6.

Psalm 99:9 Parallel

Psalm 99:9 calls worship at God's holy mountain — the same Zion where God installed his king in Psalm 2:6.

Psalm 84:9 Parallel

Psalm 84:9 asks God to look with favor on 'your anointed one' — the same king installed on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

Psalm 15:1 Parallel

Psalm 15:1 also speaks of dwelling on God's holy mountain, connecting the king's installation to the requirement for those who approach God's presence.

Psalm 45:1 Parallel

Psalm 45:1 is a royal psalm about a king, sharing the theme of kingship but focusing on a wedding rather than installation.

Revelation 14:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Revelation 14:1 shows the Lamb standing on Mount Zion, fulfilling the image of God's anointed king established on Zion.

Isaiah 9:7 Parallel

Isaiah 9:7 says he will reign on David's throne forever — directly connecting to the king on Zion with an eternal kingdom.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

Acts 5:31 says God exalted Jesus as Leader and Savior, which parallels the installation of the king on Zion in this verse.

Acts 2:34–36 Prophetic fulfillment

Acts 2:34-36 identifies Jesus as the Lord and Christ whom God has made, fulfilling the installation of the king on Zion.

Daniel 7:13 Parallel

Daniel 7:13 shows a Son of Man approaching the Ancient of Days — a heavenly counterpart to the earthly king on Zion.

Daniel 7:14 Typology

Daniel 7:14 gives the Son of Man everlasting dominion over all nations — fulfilling the scope of the king's rule from Zion.

Matthew 28:18 Prophetic fulfillment

Matthew 28:18 has Jesus claiming all authority in heaven and earth — the NT fulfillment of the king installed on Zion.

Isaiah 9:6 Parallel

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child born to rule, with divine titles — a parallel messianic figure to the king installed on Zion.

Ephesians 1:22 says God put all things under Christ's feet, showing the king's authority over all, fulfilling this verse.

Philippians 2:9-11 describes Jesus' exaltation and universal lordship, fulfilling the installation of the king on Zion.

Hebrews 12:22 identifies Mount Zion as the heavenly Jerusalem, the spiritual reality foreshadowed by the earthly hill where God's king is set.

Acts 10:38 Allusion

Acts 10:38 shows Jesus as the anointed one, fulfilling the king set on Zion — God's chosen ruler anointed with the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 15:25 describes Christ's reign until all enemies are subdued, directly echoing the enthroned king of Psalm 2:6.

Acts 4:27 Allusion

In Acts 4:27, Jesus is called God's anointed, directly paralleling 'I have set my king'.

Acts 2:30 Prophetic fulfillment

In Acts 2:30, Peter speaks of God setting a descendant on David's throne, directly fulfilling the promise of a king on Zion.

John 17:2 Parallel

In John 17:2, Jesus is given authority over all flesh, reflecting the universal reign of the king in Psalm 2.

John 1:49 Allusion

In John 1:49, Nathanael declares Jesus as King of Israel, directly identifying Him as the anointed king set on Zion.

Luke 23:42 Allusion

In Luke 23:42, the thief asks Jesus to remember him in his kingdom, acknowledging the king of Psalm 2:6.

Luke 4:18 Allusion

In Luke 4:18, Jesus declares he is anointed by the Spirit, echoing the anointed king of Psalm 2:6.

Mark 15:26 Allusion

In Mark 15:26, the inscription 'King of the Jews' ironically proclaims Jesus as the king installed on Zion, fulfilling the psalm.

Ezekiel 21:27 prophesies the coming of the rightful ruler, directly connecting to the king God installs on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

Matthew 21:5 Prophetic fulfillment

In Matthew 21:5, Jesus enters Jerusalem as the humble king, fulfilling the prophecy of God's king installed on Zion.

1 Samuel 2:10 speaks of God giving strength to His king and exalting His anointed, directly paralleling the establishment of the king on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

2 Samuel 5:7 Historical context

2 Samuel 5:7 records David capturing the fortress of Zion, which becomes the City of David—the historical event behind God setting His king on Zion.

2 Samuel 23:1 calls David the anointed of God, directly identifying him as the king God set on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

1 Chronicles 11:5 Historical context

1 Chronicles 11:5 repeats the account of David taking the stronghold of Zion, the same historical foundation for Psalm 2:6.

1 Chronicles 11:7 Historical context

1 Chronicles 11:7 notes that David lived in the stronghold, which became the City of David—directly linking to Zion as the king's seat.

1 Chronicles 17:14 promises David an eternal throne, echoing the enduring kingship God sets on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

Isaiah 55:4 Parallel

Isaiah 55:4 explicitly refers to the Davidic ruler and commander, directly echoing the king installed on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

Ezekiel 17:22 depicts God planting a royal shoot on a high mountain, a clear parallel to installing the king on Zion in Psalm 2:6.

Zechariah 14:9 Related theme

Zechariah 14:9 says the LORD will be king over all the earth, extending the reign from Zion to the whole world.

Ezekiel 34:24 promises a Davidic prince, directly echoing the king on Zion in Psalm 2:6 as God's appointed ruler.

Micah 4:7 Parallel

Micah 4:7 declares the LORD will reign in Mount Zion forever, directly paralleling God's king set on Zion.

Zechariah 9:9 Prophetic fulfillment

Zechariah 9:9 prophesies the coming king to Zion, directly fulfilling the establishment of God's king on Zion.

Ezekiel 37:22 also speaks of God making Israel one nation under one king, echoing the establishment of a divinely appointed king on Zion.

Hebrews 1:2 Allusion

Hebrews 1:2 presents the Son as appointed heir of all things, paralleling the king God set on His holy hill.

John 5:27 Parallel

In John 5:27, Jesus has authority to judge as Son of Man, echoing the king's ruling authority from Psalm 2.

Daniel 2:44 Parallel

Daniel 2:44 describes God setting up an indestructible kingdom, paralleling the divine establishment of a king on Zion.

Daniel 7:27 Related theme

Daniel 7:27 promises an everlasting kingdom given to the saints, similar to God's king ruling on Zion.

Obadiah 1:21 Related theme

Obadiah 1:21 says the kingdom shall be the LORD's and saviors go up to Mount Zion, linking Zion with divine rule.

1 Kings 1:35 describes Solomon being made king on David's throne, another instance of God's chosen king ruling from Zion.

In Matthew 25:34, the king invites the blessed to inherit the kingdom, paralleling the reign established on Zion in Psalm 2:6.