Psalm 78:67-69 explains God's choice of Mount Zion over Ephraim, directly paralleling His love for Zion's gates in Psalm 87:2.

Psalm 132:13 declares God's choice of Zion as His dwelling, reinforcing the love for Zion's gates in Psalm 87:2.

Psalm 132:14 echoes God's declaration that Zion is his chosen resting place forever, reinforcing his love for Zion's gates.

Psalm 50:2 calls Zion the perfection of beauty where God shines forth, complementing God's love for her gates.

In Psalm 78:68, God chooses Mount Zion and loves it — directly affirming the same love for Zion stated in Psalm 87:2.

2 Chronicles 6:6 explicitly states God chose Jerusalem for his name, directly supporting the love for Zion's gates.

1 Kings 14:21 affirms Jerusalem as the city the LORD chose to put his name, echoing his love for Zion's gates.

In Matthew 5:35, Jesus calls Jerusalem the city of the great King, affirming its special status as God's chosen place.

In John 4:20, the Samaritan woman contrasts Gerizim with Jerusalem, highlighting Jerusalem's role as the place of worship.

Deuteronomy 12:5 establishes the principle of God choosing a specific place for his name, which Zion fulfills.

Isaiah 14:32 declares the LORD founded Zion as a refuge, aligning with his love for her gates.

Joel 2:32 promises salvation in Mount Zion, showing Zion's significance as God's chosen place of deliverance.

2 Samuel 5:7 records David capturing Zion, establishing it as the City of David, the location God later loves.

1 Chronicles 11:5 similarly records David's capture of Zion, the stronghold that becomes God's beloved city.

2 Chronicles 5:2 describes bringing the ark to Zion, the city God loves, highlighting its sacred significance.