Psalm 132:14

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 132:14

This is my rest for ever ,.... The rest of my majesty, as the Targum; the place of his rest: and this being for ever shows that not Mount Zion literally, nor the temple, are meant; but the church and people of God, in whom he rests in his love, and rejoices over with joy; who are the objects of his delight, and with whom he abides for ever; for this phrase is expressive of pleasure and delight, and of permanency and perpetuity; here will I dwell, for I have desired it ; not merely by... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:14

This is my rest for ever - Here the Christian Church is most indubitably meant. This is God's place for ever. After this there never will be another dispensation; Christianity closes and completes all communications from heaven to earth. God has nothing greater to give to mankind on this side heaven; nor does man need any thing better; nor is his nature capable of any thing more excellent. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:14

Verse 14 14.This is my rest for ever. The same truth is here put into the mouth of God, to give it additional weight; and it is declared not to have been in vain that the Temple had been erected, since God would show effectually and by practical testimonies the delight which he had in the worship of his own appointment. God’s resting, or talking up his habitation, are expressions which denote his being present with men in the manifestation of his power. Thus he dwelt in Zion, in the sense that... 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 132:11-18

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

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:13-15

Zion of the Lord beloved. I. SHE IS THE OBJECT OF THE LORD 'S CHOICE . 1. We cannot get rid of the truth of God ' s election . Many would like to do so. It calls up in their minds thoughts of a very painful kind. It clouds for them and to them the face of God. 2. But we see it everywhere . Are not we ourselves a chosen people? With whom hath God dealt, in the way of privilege, as with us? 3. And we act upon the principle ourselves . If we want... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:14

This is my rest forever: here will I dwell ; for I have desired it (comp. Psalms 68:16 ). read more

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