Psalms 132:13
For the Lord hath made choice of Zion: he hath desired it as a habitation for himself.
Leeser Tanakh
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 evermore: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:16And now I have chosen and hallowed this house, that my name may be there for ever; and my eyes and my heart shall be there at all times.
Psalms 9:12(9:13) For he, that inquireth after acts of blood, hath remembered them: he hath not forgotten the cry of the afflicted.
Psalms 68:16(68:17) Why watch ye enviously, ye many-peaked mountains, yonder mountain which God hath chosen for his residence? yea, the Lord will also dwell [there] for ever.
Psalms 78:68But he chose the tribe of Judah, the mount Zion which he loved.
Isaiah 14:32And what will each one of the messengers of the nation answer? That the Lord hath founded Zion; and that therein shall find protection the poor of his people.
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 →