ISB ~ Revelation 14 v1

Mount Zion:The heavenly summit crowned with the heavenly Jerusalem (21:2). The earthly Zion, where the historical city of Jerusalem was first made an Israelite settlement (2 Sam 5:7), is a visible model of this celestial height (Gal 4:26; Heb 12:22).

• Zion looms large in the OT as the focal point of Israel’s brightest hopes for the future. It is the glorified city and mountain where the redeemed will be gathered to the Lord (Is 4:2-6; Joel 3:17; Obad 21; Mic 4:1-7). John’s vision of a remnant without a “lie” in their mouths (Rev 14:5) connects directly with this tradition (Zeph 3:11-13). hundred and forty-four thousand: The faithful of Israel sealed on their foreheads. See note on Rev 7:4. his name … Father’s name: In contrast to the numerical name of the beast branded on the foreheads of the wicked (13:16-17) (CCC 2159).