Psalms 132:13

For Jehovah hath chosen Zion; He hath desired it as his dwelling-place.

Noyes Bible

In The King James Version

For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

In Context

12If thy children keep my covenant, And my statutes, which I teach them, Their children also throughout all ages Shall sit upon thy throne.”

14“This is my resting-place for ever; Here will I dwell, for I have chosen it.

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Cross References

Psalms 9:12As the avenger of blood, he remembereth the distressed; He forgetteth not their complaint.

Psalms 68:16Why frown ye, ye many-topped hills, At the hill in which God is pleased to dwell, In which Jehovah will dwell for ever?

Psalms 78:68But chose the tribe of Judah, The Mount Zion which he loved;

Isaiah 14:32What answer shall be given to the messengers of the nations? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, And in her shall the poor of his people 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 →

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