Psalms 132:13

For the LORD has chosen Zion. He has desired it for his habitation.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

12If your children will keep my covenant, my testimony that I will teach them, their children also will sit on your throne forever more.”

14“This is my resting place forever. I will live here, for I have desired it.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 7:16For now I have chosen and made this house holy, that my name may be there forever; and my eyes and my heart will be there perpetually.

Psalms 9:12For he who avenges blood remembers them. He doesn’t forget the cry of the afflicted.

Psalms 68:16Why do you look in envy, you rugged mountains, at the mountain where God chooses to reign? Yes, the LORD will dwell there forever.

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

Isaiah 14:32What will they answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD has founded Zion, and in her the afflicted of his people will 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 →

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