Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18
Psalm 132 -134 A house of prayer for IsraelA visit to the temple is a fitting occasion to recall the origins of the temple. David, with much difficulty, brought the ark (or covenant box) to Jerusalem with the aim of building God a house (132:1-5; cf. 2 Samuel 6:3-13; 2 Samuel 7:1-3; see also introductory notes to Psalms 24:0). Previously the ark had been at Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baale-judah and here called ‘the fields of Jaar’. David therefore went from Bethlehem (Ephrathah) to... read more
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 132:11-12
Psalms 132:11-12. The Lord has sworn in truth Not falsely or deceitfully, as men sometimes do, but sincerely and faithfully, what he will inviolably observe and fulfil, as the next clause expounds this. Of the fruit of thy body Of some of thy posterity, will I set upon thy throne See notes on 2 Samuel 7:12-16; and Psalms 89:3-4; Psalms 89:33, &c. If thy children will keep my covenant, &c. See notes on 1 Kings 8:25; 2 Chronicles 6:16. read more