Psalms 132 ~ Listen and Read Along

Dramatized KJV
 JV McGee
The pilgrims stand at the very entrance of the Holy City, and their song is one of strong desire (1~10), and equally strong confidence. It is for the fulfilment of the God inspired purpose of David when, through affliction and at cost, he prepared for the building of the sanctuary. The idea of the Theocracy is in mind as they pray, "Arise, O LORD, into thy rest." The LORD is to be the center of gathering, while around Him are priests and saints, and before Him the anointed King.

The desire is answered by the assurance of the fidelity of God to His word (11~18). He has sworn to David, and He will not turn from it. The order is then set forth. The faithful LORD, the anointed King, the chosen city, the clothed priests, the rejoicing people, the established kingdom, Whatever were the circumstances of the writing of this song, its placing here is significant. The worshipping people are to be conscious of the true order of their life, and the true meaning of their approach.

The Treasury of David

 

The Lord Has Chosen Zion    

Psalms 132:1 A Song of degrees. LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:
Psalms 132:2 How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;
Psalms 132:3 Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;
Psalms 132:4 I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,
Psalms 132:5 Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.
Psalms 132:6 Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.
Psalms 132:7 We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool.
Psalms 132:8 Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.
Psalms 132:9 Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy.
Psalms 132:10 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.
Psalms 132:11 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.
Psalms 132:12 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.
Psalms 132:13 For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Psalms 132:14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Psalms 132:15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Psalms 132:16 I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
Psalms 132:17 There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
Psalms 132:18 His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
  
  
  
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