Psalms 132
Psalms 132 is part of “Book V: The Deuteronomy Book” (107–150) in the outline of Psalms.
Psalms 132 summary
It is probable that this psalm was penned by Solomon, to be sung at the dedication of the temple which he built according to the charge his father gave him, Ch1 28:2, etc. Having fulfilled his trust, he begs of God to own what he had done. I. He had built this house for the honour and service of God; and when he brings the ark into it, the token of God's presence, he desires that God himself would come and take possession of it (Psa 132:8-10).
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It is probable that this psalm was penned by Solomon, to be sung at the dedication of the temple which he built according to the charge his father gave him, Ch1 28:2, etc. Having fulfilled his trust, he begs of God to own what he had done. I. He had built this house for the honour and service of God; and when he brings the ark into it, the token of God's presence, he desires that God himself would come and take possession of it (Psa 132:8-10). With these words Solomon concluded his prayer, Ch2 6:41, Ch2 6:42. II. He had built it in pursuance of the orders he had received from his father, and therefore his pleas to enforce these petitions refer to David. 1. He pleads David's piety towards God (Psa 132:1-7). 2. He pleads God's promise to David (Psa 132:11-18). The former introduces his petition: the latter follows it as an answer to it. In singing this psalm we must have a concern for the gospel church as the temple of God, and a dependence upon Christ as David our King, in whom the mercies of God are sure mercies. A song of degrees.
Source: Matthew Henry, Commentary on the Whole Bible (1706–21; Romans–Revelation completed by Nonconformist ministers). Public domain. Digital text: Free Use Bible API (bible.helloao.org).
Psalms 132 (ASV)
American Standard Version (public domain)
The Lord Has Chosen Zion
1A Song of Ascents. Jehovah, remember for David All his affliction; 2How he sware unto Jehovah, And vowed unto the Mighty One of Jacob: 3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed; 4I will not give sleep to mine eyes, Or slumber to mine eyelids; 5Until I find out a place for Jehovah, A tabernacle for the Mighty One of Jacob. 6Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood. 7We will go into his tabernacles; We will worship at his footstool. 8Arise, O Jehovah, into thy resting-place; Thou, and the ark of thy strength. 9Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; And let thy saints shout for joy. 10For thy servant David’s sake Turn not away the face of thine anointed. 11Jehovah hath sworn unto David in truth; He will not turn from it: Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne. 12If thy children will keep my covenant And my testimony that I shall teach them, Their children also shall sit upon thy throne for evermore. 13For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation. 14This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread. 16Her priests also will I clothe with salvation; And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. 17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. 18His enemies will I clothe with shame; But upon himself shall his crown flourish.