Psalms 132
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Psalm 132
A song to sing as we climb.
God chose Zion to be his home
1 Lord, remember King David
and all the troubles that he had.
2He made a special promise to the Lord.
He promised you, the Mighty One of Jacob. #132:2 ‘The Mighty One of Jacob’ is another name for God, who ruled over the Israelites. The Israelites were descendants of Jacob.
3He said, ‘I will not go into my house or get into my bed;
4I will not sleep even for a moment,
5until I find a house for the Lord.
Yes, the Mighty One of Jacob needs a proper home.’ #132:5 David wanted God to have a proper home. He wanted to build a temple for the Lord. It was his son, Solomon, who built the temple after David died.
6Listen! We heard the news at Ephrathah. #132:6 Ephrathah is another name for Bethlehem.
We found God's Covenant Box in the fields of Jaar. #132:6 Jaar is another name for Kiriath-Jearim. See 1 Samuel 7:1-2; 1 Chronicles 13:5-6.
7We will go to the Lord's home!
We will worship him on his throne!
8 Lord, come now and stay here, in your home!
Come with the Covenant Box that shows your great power. #132:8 King David brought the Covenant Box to Jerusalem. He put it in a special tent. See 1 Chronicles 15:25-29; 16:1-6.
9May your priests serve you in a good way.
Cause your faithful people to shout with joy!
10Remember your servant, King David.
Do not turn away from your chosen king. #132:10 The word for ‘chosen king’ is ‘Messiah’ in the Hebrew language. Jesus was King David's great descendant who became king for ever.
11The Lord made a strong promise to David.
He will not change what he has promised to do.
The Lord said,
‘I will put one of your sons on your throne to rule as king.
12If your sons obey my covenant and my rules,
their descendants will rule for ever.’
13The Lord has chosen Zion to be his home.
14He said, ‘This is where I will live for ever.
This is where I want my home to be.
15I will give Zion's people everything that they need.
Zion's poor people will have plenty of food to eat.
16I will keep Zion's priests safe.
The people who serve God faithfully will shout loudly,
because they are so happy.
17In Zion I will give strength to King David's family.
My chosen king will continue to rule well,
like a light that shines brightly.
18I will cause his enemies to be ashamed.
But his own kingdom will be great!’
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