Psalms 132:13
For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it for his habitation.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
In Context
14This is my resting-place for ever: Here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:16For now have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and mine eyes and my heart shall be there perpetually.
Psalms 9:12For he that maketh inquisition for blood remembereth them; He forgetteth not the cry of the poor.
Psalms 68:16Why look ye askance, ye high mountains, At the mountain which God hath desired for his abode? Yea, Jehovah will dwell [in it] for ever.
Psalms 78:68But chose the tribe of Judah, The mount Zion which he loved.
Isaiah 14:32What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 132:12-18
God's Choice of Zion; God's Promises to Zion. 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. 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. 13 For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. 14 This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it. 15 I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her… Read the whole commentary →