Psalm 132:16

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 132:16

I will also clothe her priests with salvation ,.... With the garments of salvation, as the Targum; in answer to the petition, Psalm 132:9 ; but more is promised than prayed for, "salvation" including "righteousness" and all other blessings; and may be interpreted, as there, either of the ministers of the Gospel clothed with the doctrine of salvation by Christ, coming forth full fraught with it, openly publishing and proclaiming it; salvation being made public and manifest by them as a... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:16

I will also clothe her priests - All Christian ministers, with salvation; this shall appear in all their conduct. Salvation - redemption from all sin through the blood of the Lamb shall be their great and universal message. 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 132:16

I will also clothe her priests with salvation (comp. Psalms 132:9 ). More is pro-raised than was asked for. And her saints shall shout aloud for joy. Here, too, the promise goes beyond the request in Psalms 132:9 . read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:16

I will also clothe her priests with salvation - See the notes at Psalms 132:9, where - instead of the word which in 2 Chronicles 6:41, as here, is “salvation,” we find the word “righteousness.” The promise here corresponds to the prayer in Psalms 132:9. It is a reason why God should interpose. What they prayed for Psalms 132:9, had been expressly promised, and that promise is now urged as a plea why the prayer should be granted.And her saints shall shout aloud for joy - See Psalms 132:9. In 2... 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

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