Psalms 132:13
For the Lord hath chosen Zion, and loued to dwell in it, saying,
Geneva Bible 1599
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
In Context
14This is my rest for euer: here will I dwell, for I haue a delite therein.
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:16For I haue nowe chosen and sanctified this house, that my Name may be there for euer: and mine eyes and mine heart shalbe there perpetually.
Psalms 9:12For whe he maketh inquisition for blood, hee remembreth it, and forgetteth not the complaint of the poore.
Psalms 68:16Why leape ye, ye high mountaines? as for this Mountaine, God deliteth to dwell in it: yea, the Lord will dwell in it for euer.
Psalms 78:68But chose the tribe of Iudah, and mount Zion which he loued.
Isaiah 14:32What shall then one answere the messengers of the Gentiles? That the Lord hath stablished Zion, and the poore of his people shall trust in it.
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 →