Psalms 132 KJV: The Covenant with David and the Choice of Zion

Psalms 132 documents David's vow to find a 'habitation' for the Mighty God of Jacob, refusing to sleep until the Ark was properly housed. It articulates the reciprocal 'sure oath' that God made to David: that of the fruit of his body, He would set a King upon his throne forever. This chapter celebrates Zion as the chosen 'resting place' where God will clothe His priests with salvation and make the 'horn' of David to bud.

  1. v1-5: David's Vow to Build a House for God
  2. v6-10: The Procession of the Ark and the Prayer for the Anointed
  3. v11-18: God's Eternal Oath and the Future Glory of Zion

Psalms chapter 132

Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:
How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.
If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.

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The mention of 'Ephratah' and the 'fields of the wood' refers to the Ark's stay in Kirjath-jearim, showing that God's presence is often found in humble or forgotten places. The 'Word Secret' is *Menuhah*, meaning 'resting place'—not just a pause, but a permanent residence. Discover the riches with psalms 132 commentary, containing expert led word study (original greek/hebrew) and passage level analysis.

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