Psalm 132:8 NLT,NIV,ESV

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

the Lord’s Blessing upon Zion Psalms 132:1-18 This psalm evidently dates from the dedication of Solomon’s temple. In the glory of completion God never forgets the toils and anxieties of the builders. When the topstone flashes in the sunlight, the trench-diggers, and foundation-makers come in for their need of praise. The singer recapitulates two memorable scenes in the history of the Ark: Ephratah is probably Shiloh, in the tribe of Ephraim, where the Tabernacle was situated in Eli’s time;... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

The pilgrims stand at the very entrance of the Holy City, and their song is one of strong desire, and equally strong confidence. In the first part the desire is expressed (vv. Psa 132:1-10 ). It is for the fulfilment of the God-inspired purpose of David when, through affliction and at cost, he prepared for the building of the sanctuary. The idea of the Theocracy is in mind as they pray, “Arise, O Lord, into Thy resting-place.” Jehovah is to be the Centre of gathering, while around Him are... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

CXXXII. David’ s Zeal and its Reward. Psalms 132:1-Deuteronomy : . David’ s oath to find a worthy abode for the Ark in which Yahweh dwelt. Psalms 132:1 b. affliction: rather “ pains,” i.e. the pains he took to find a dwelling for Yahweh. He had (1 Chronicles 21) made elaborate provision for the material of the Temple buildings and had desired himself to erect them. The oath mentioned here is an addition to the sacred legend. Psalms 132:6-Ruth : . The finding and translation of the Ark.... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 132:8

Arise, i.e. arise and come. One word put for two, as Genesis 43:33, marvelled (i.e. marvelled looking) one at another; and Genesis 43:34, he took messes, i.e. he took and sent messes, as our translation renders it. And this word is very proper in this place, because it was to be used by God’s appointment when the ark was to be removed from one place to another, Numbers 10:35, as now it was from the tabernacle in Zion to the temple in Moriah, upon which occasion this and the two following verses... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

INTRODUCTIONThe author of this Psalm and the occasion upon which it was composed are both unknown. The opinion of M. Henry, Perowne, and others, is that it was composed for the dedication of Solomon’s Temple. Many ancient expositors held that it was composed by David, either at the time of the bringing of the Ark to Zion, or at the time when it was in his heart to build the Temple of the Lord. Many modern expositors hold that it was composed for the dedication of the Second Temple. It is quite... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132:0 This Psalm is plainly a hymn for the consecration of the Temple. We may call it the song of the builders. In its first portion, extending to the close of the seventh verse, the Church pleads with God the many thoughts and long toils that had laid the foundation for His house. I. Let us gather from this portion some lessons touching preparatory work. (1) Look at the picture which is given us here of the aged king setting himself to his task. He has a sense almost of shame in... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:8-9

Psalms 132:8-9 In the Psalm before us this prayer stands in a kind of central position: central to the need which prompted it on the one hand, and on the other hand to the bountiful answer which it received. I. The Temple is here spoken of as the "rest" or abiding-place of God. The original allusion is doubtless to the long wanderings of the symbol of His presence; and it marks a transition from the nomadic condition of the tribes to the compacted life of the nation, and a transfer of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132:1-18 LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions: How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob; Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed; I will not give sleep to my eyes, or slumber to my eyelids, until I find out a place for the LORD, a habitation for the mighty God of Jacob ( Psalms 132:1-5 ).David had determined that he was going to build a house for God. He said, "I'm not going to rest until I build a house for God.... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 132:1-18

This psalm is justly ascribed to David. It recites his vow to seek out a place of rest for the ark of the Lord; and the song of praise and prayer on its removal from Kirjath-jearim. Psalms 132:6 . Ephrata, or Ephratha, near to which was Shiloh. So the LXX. The fields of the wood. Hebrews יער jaar, a wood; hence Kirjath-jearim, “a town in the wood,” where David found the ark. Psalms 132:9 . Let the priests be clothed with righteousness. Job says, I put on righteousness and it... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132:1-18Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions.The house of GodThis psalm was probably composed on the occasion of the installation of the ark in the place provided for it in the temple. Solomon himself may possibly have been the author; but it is more likely that it came from the lips of one who had been a companion of David as well as of his son.I. The idea of the house of God (Psalms 132:1-6). David’s was an agitated life; but he found time to think for the house of God. Many... read more

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 132:8

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:8-9

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 132:1-18

The Biblical Illustrator - Psalms 132:1-18

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