Psalm 132:11

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 132:11-18

These are precious promises, confirmed by an oath, that the heirs of them might have strong consolation, Heb. 6:17, 18. It is all one whether we take them as pleas urged in the prayer or as answers returned to the prayer; believers know how to make use of the promises both ways, with them to speak to God and in them to hear what God the Lord will speak to us. These promises relate to the establishment both in church and state, both to the throne of the house of David and to the testimony of... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:11

The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David ,.... By Nathan the prophet; when he assured him that his house, kingdom, and throne, should be established for ever, 2 Samuel 7:5 ; and though there is no mention made of the oath of God, no doubt there was one; or however his word was his oath, as Kimchi observes: besides, the Apostle Peter is express for it that there was one, which was added to his word for the confirmation of it; who is said to swear by himself, because there is no greater;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:11

The Lord hath sworn - As David sware to the Lord, so the Lord swears to David that he will establish his throne, and place his posterity on it: and that he had respect to David's Antitype, we learn from St. Peter, Acts 2:30 ; (note), where see the note. This verse with the following refers to the spiritual David, and the Christian Church. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:11

Verse 11 11.Jehovah sware unto David. (135) Here he brings out the idea still more clearly, that the only thing he had respect to in David was the free promise which God had made to him. He takes notice of the fact, as confirmatory to his faith, that God had ratified the promise by oath. As to the particular words used, he speaks of God having sworn in truth, that is, not fallaciously, but in good faith, so that no doubt could be entertained of his departing from his word. The thing promised... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Metrically, the psalm consists of four stanzas, each of ten lines: Psalms 132:1-5 ; 6-10; 11-13; and 14-18. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

The service of the sanctuary. We are accustomed to think of devotion in connection with the house of the Lord. The two things are clearly, though not inseparably, associated with one another. There may be piety where there is no sanctuary; there may be a sanctuary where there is no piety. Practically, however, we find the two in very close alliance. We have in this psalm— I. THE GOOD MAN 'S ANXIETY . ( Psalms 132:1-5 .) David is represented as very seriously concerned about... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Spiritual worship. "The psalmist, filled with the memory of many an ancient oracle in praise of David and his city Zion, unable to bear the thought that this ' beauty of all the earth,' for which David had toiled, should remain sunk in misery and ruin, prays to God to remember his promises, and to return once more to his chosen dwelling-place;" that the temple may be rebuilt, and the national worship restored, Some of the principal thoughts suggested are— I. THAT THE GREATEST ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:11

The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David (comp. Psalms 89:3 , Psalms 89:35 ). He will not turn from it . So it is said of another Divine oath, "The Lord sware, and will not repent " ( Psalms 110:4 ). Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne (see 2 Samuel 7:12 ; Acts 2:30 ). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:11-18

God's oath of promise to David. This passage is based mainly on 2 Samuel 7:11-16 , but contains likewise expressions which seem taken from other psalms, as Psalms 48:1 , Psalms 48:2 ; Psalms 68:16 ; Psalms 89:3 , Psalms 89:4 ; Psalms 147:14 . The chief promise is that of a special "fruit of his body" to be "set upon his throne" ( Psalms 147:11 ) and to reign in Zion forever ( Psalms 147:13 , Psalms 147:14 ). read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:11

The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David - He has made a gracious promise, confirmed by an oath, which we may plead in our present necessities. That promise was made “in truth,” that is, sincerely - so that it will certainly be carried out - so that we may appeal to God, on the ground of his faithfulness, to keep his word.He will not turn from it - We may be certain that he will carry it out. We may appeal to him on the basis of that promise with the utmost confidence.Of the fruit of thy body... read more

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