Chapter summary

Psalm 132 opens with a plea for the Lord to remember David's hardships and his vow not to rest until finding a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob. The speakers mention hearing of the ark in Ephrathah and finding it in the fields of Jaar, leading them to call for entry into the Lord's dwelling place and resting place. The text recalls an unrevoked oath made by the Lord to David, promising that a descendant from his line would sit on his throne if his sons kept the covenant. Furthermore, the psalm states that the Lord has chosen Zion as His permanent home, promising to bless it with provisions, satisfy the poor with bread, clothe the priests with salvation, and make a horn grow for David while covering his enemies with shame.

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