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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

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

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 132:2

He made a solemn vow, and confirmed it with an oath; which he undoubtedly did, although no mention be made of it 2 Samuel 7:0. Thus many historical passages which were omitted in their proper places, are afterwards recorded upon other occasions; of which examples have been formerly noted. Of Jacob; of Israel; Jacob and Israel are frequently put for their posterity; as hath been frequently observed. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 132:3

This and the following clauses are not to be understood strictly and properly, as if he would never come into his house or bed till this was done, which is confuted by the history, 2 Samuel 11:2; but figuratively as an hyperbolical expression, such as are usual both in Scripture and in all other authors, to signify his passionate desire of doing this work, which was so earnest, that neither his house, nor bed, nor sleep could give him any content till this work was done, or in some forwardness. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 132:5

Until I find out a place for the Lord; either, 1. Until I can understand from God what place he hath chosen for his house to be built in. Or rather, 2. Until I have fitted or raised a house in which the ark may be put; a habitation, as this is explained both in the next clause, and in Psalms 132:7; Acts 7:46. For this, and not the former, was the matter both of David’s desire, and-of God’s answer delivered by Nathan, 2 Samuel 7:0. 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

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

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