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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 132:1-10

In these verses we have Solomon's address to God for his favour to him and to his government, and his acceptance of his building a house to God's name. Observe, I. What he pleads?two things:? 1. That what he had done was in pursuance of the pious vow which his father David had made to build a house for God. Solomon was a wise man, yet pleads not any merit of his own: ?I am not worthy, for whom thou shouldst do this; but, Lord, remember David, with whom thou madest the covenant? (as Moses... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 132:3

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house ,.... The new house and palace David built for himself after he came to the throne, made of cedar, 2 Samuel 5:11 ; not that he should never enter into it till he had found a dwelling for God, but that he should not go into it with pleasure till that was done; for this and what follows are hyperboles, as Kimchi observes, and signify that he should have no peace nor satisfaction of mind till this was accomplished. It may be applied to... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 132:3

Surely I will not come - This must refer to the situation of the temple; or, as we would express it, he would not pass another day till he had found out the ground on which to build the temple, and projected the plan, and devised ways and means to execute it. And we find that he would have acted in all things according to his oath and vow, had God permitted him. But even after the Lord told him that Solomon, not he, should build the house he still continued to show his good will by... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:1-5

David's abasement and vow to God. The historical books give no account of this vow, which, however, may have been recorded in one or other of the lost compositions spoken of so frequently in Chronicles ( 1 Chronicles 29:29 ; 2 Chronicles 9:29 ; 2 Chronicles 16:11 , etc.). read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 132:1-5

The power of a holy soul. I. THAT DAWN WAS SUCH WE ARE BOUND TO BELIEVE , notwithstanding the flagrant and most grievous sins which are recorded against him. They stagger us when we read of them, and we wonder how such a man could ever have been called "the man after God's own heart." But in this psalm, as so constantly throughout the Holy Scriptures, we come across statements which prove that, in the estimation of the people of his day, and of those who knew him best,... 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 132:3

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house . I will not take up my abode quietly and comfortably in my own solid and substantial house (see 2 Samuel 5:11 ). Nor go up into my bed . Indulge, i . e ; in luxurious repose. (Fur a contrary feeling on the part of some Israelites, see Haggai 1:4 .) read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 132:3

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house - The tent of my dwelling; the place where I abide. Nor go up into my bed The couch of my bed, or where I sleep. I will make it my first business to find a dwelling-place for the Lord; a place where the ark may repose. read more

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