Psalm 132:8 NLT,NIV,ESV

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Psalms 132:8-10

(8-10) These are the words which the chronicler (2 Chronicles 6:41-42) puts into Solomon’s mouth at the dedication of the Temple. Some think that they are there only as a quotation from this psalm, but the mode in which the words are here introduced points the other way. The psalmist does not at his distance from the events distinguish between David and Solomon. He merges the executor of the work in the projector; and in honour of the second Temple it is as natural for him to take up words used... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Dictionary of Texts - Psalms 132:1-18

The Song of the Builders Psalms 132:0 I. Let us gather from this portion some lessons touching preparatory work. 'Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions.' Look for a moment at the picture which is given us here of the aged king setting himself to his task. The historical book tells us that as soon as 'the Lord had given him rest from all his enemies round about' he began to think of building a house for God. He will put his own comfort second; God's service which is but the noblest name... read more

William Nicoll

Expositor's Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132:1-18THE continuance of "the sure mercies of David" to his descendants for his sake is first besought from God, and is then promised, for his sake, by God Himself, speaking in the singer’s spirit. The special blessing sought for is Jehovah’s dwelling in His house, which is here contemplated as reared after long toil. Expositors differ, as usual, in regard to the date and occasion of this psalm. Its place among the pilgrim psalms raises a presumption in favour of a post-exilic date,... read more

Arno Clemens Gaebelein

Arno Gaebelein's Annotated Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalm 120-134 The Psalms of Degrees Fifteen brief Psalms follow, called songs of degrees, or, ascents. They were in all probability used by Israel going up to Jerusalem three times a year to celebrate the feasts of the Lord--”Whither the tribes go up, the tribes of the LORD, a testimony for Israel, to give thanks unto the name of the LORD.” They are indeed Psalms of “the goings-up” for we rise higher and higher as we read through them. Prophetically they give us again the steps from trial and... read more

John Calvin

Geneva Study Bible - Psalms 132:8

132:8 Arise, O LORD, into thy {e} rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.(e) That is Jerusalem, because later his Ark would move to no other place. read more

James Gray

James Gray's Concise Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

This group is differentiated by the title attached to each: “A Song of Degrees” or “A Song of Ascents.” The title seems derived from the going up of the people to Jerusalem at the great festivals which came three times a year. (Compare Deuteronomy 16:16 ; 1 Kings 12:27-28 , etc.); the thought being that they chanted the psalms at different stages in their journey. The pertinency of this application of these psalms is more apparent in some than others. For example, Psalms 121:0 represents the... read more

Robert Hawker

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary - Psalms 132:8-18

ALL these very precious promises, prayers, and praises, will find an easy explanation from the view of the scriptures just referred to, as well as other portions of the divine word, which come in to our aid, to illustrate and prove their application to the Lord Jesus, and to him only. When the call is, Arise, O Lord, into thy rest, thou and the ark of thy strength; who can want to be told that from the very first use of those words by Moses, the church understood the presence of Jehovah in... read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:1-10

1-10 David bound himself to find a place for the Lord, for the ark, the token of God's presence. When work is to be done for the Lord, it is good to tie ourselves to a time. It is good in the morning to fix upon work for the day, with submission to Providence, for we know not what a day may bring forth. And we should first, and without delay, seek to have our own hearts made a habitation of God through the Spirit. He prays that God would take up his dwelling in the habitation he had built; that... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Psalms 132:1-18

Prayer for the House of God and the House of David. A song of degrees, showing that the mercies of God, so richly promised to David, 2 Samuel 7:12-Joel :, would find their real fulfilment in the Messiah, the blessings of the Gospel thereby being dispensed to all believers. v. 1. Lord, remember David and all his afflictions, the troubles, anxieties, and vexations which attended his efforts for the welfare of the Church; v. 2. how he sware unto the Lord and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob,... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132:0A Song of degrees Lord, remember David,And all his afflictions:2 How he sware unto the Lord,And vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house,Nor go up into my bed,4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes.Or slumber to mine eyelids,5 Until I find out a place for the Lord,A habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah:We found it in the fields of the wood.7 We will go into his... read more