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
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