Psalms 132:13
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
In Context
14“This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:16For I have now chosen and consecrated this temple so that My Name may be there forever. My eyes and My heart will be there for all time.
Psalms 9:12For the Avenger of bloodshed remembers; He does not ignore the cry of the afflicted.
Psalms 68:16Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.
Psalms 78:68But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
Isaiah 14:32What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find 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 →