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References to the land of Zion

There are 57 scriptural references to the "land of Zion," all in the Doctrine and Covenants. Here are some of my favorites. 3 Yea, blessed are they whose feet stand upon the land of Zion, who have obeyed my gospel; for they shall receive for their reward the good things of the earth, and it shall bring forth in its strength. (Doctrine and Covenants 59:3) 23 But unto him that keepeth my commandments I will give the mysteries of my kingdom, and the same shall be in him a well of living water, springing up unto everlasting life. 24 And now, behold, this is the will of the Lord your God concerning his saints, that they should assemble themselves together unto the land of Zion, not in haste, lest there should be confusion, which bringeth pestilence. 25 Behold, the land of Zion—I, the Lord, hold it in mine own hands; (Doctrine and Covenants 63:23–25) 36 Wherefore, seeing that I, the Lord, have decreed all these things upon the face of the earth, I will that my saints should be asse