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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:15

I will abundantly bless her provision - Margin, surely. Hebrew, “Blessing I will bless,” a strong affirmation, meaning that he would certainly do it; that he would do it in every way; that every needed blessing would be imparted. The word rendered provision is a cognate form of the word in Psalms 78:25, translated meat: “He sent them meat to the full.” It properly refers to food for a journey, but it is applicable to any kind of food. The original idea is that of food obtained by hunting - as... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 132:13-16

Psalms 132:13-16. For the Lord hath chosen Zion Taken either for the whole mountain, whereof Zion and Moriah were two parts, or for Jerusalem, which was, in a great part, built upon mount Zion, whence it is often called Zion, as has been frequently observed. This is my rest for ever Not my residence only for a short time, as Shiloh was; here will I dwell Here will I statedly manifest the tokens of my presence. Zion must be here considered as a type of the gospel church, which is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalm 132 -134 A house of prayer for IsraelA visit to the temple is a fitting occasion to recall the origins of the temple. David, with much difficulty, brought the ark (or covenant box) to Jerusalem with the aim of building God a house (132:1-5; cf. 2 Samuel 6:3-13; 2 Samuel 7:1-3; see also introductory notes to Psalms 24:0). Previously the ark had been at Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baale-judah and here called ‘the fields of Jaar’. David therefore went from Bethlehem (Ephrathah) to... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 132:1-18

Psalms 132The writer of this psalm led the Israelites in praying that God would bless Israel for David’s commitment to the Lord."Because of its emphasis on the temple and on God’s election of Zion, the psalm is here classified as a Song of Zion. The Songs of Zion have much in common with the royal psalms, as they celebrate the glories associated with Jerusalem: temple and kingship. Unlike the royal psalms, the Songs of Zion proclaim the glories of Zion in universal and eschatological terms . .... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 132:13-16

God also promised to make Zion His special habitation (2 Chronicles 6:6; 2 Chronicles 6:34-39). He said He would bless it by providing food for the poor, salvation for the priests (cf. Psalms 132:9), and joy for the godly. read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:1-18

This is the most difficult of the Pilgrim Songs. According to accepted literary criticism it must be a post-exilic Ps. The Temple worship has been restored. The days of David are in the distant past. The circumstances of the time are such that God’s promise to David of a perpetual dynasty is recalled as a ground of hope. Accordingly we must believe that the writer either incorporated a fragment from an earlier period, Psalms 132:6-10, or represented Israel speaking, dramatically describing... read more

William Nicoll

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

William Nicoll

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

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