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
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