Psalms 132:13
For Yahweh hath chosen Zion,—He hath desired it as a dwelling for himself:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
In Context
14This, is my place of rest unto futurity, Here, will I dwell, for I have desired it;
Cross References
2 Chronicles 7:16Now, therefore, have I chosen and hallowed this house, that my Name may be there, unto times age-abiding,—and mine eyes and my heart shall he there, all the days.
Psalms 9:12When he was making inquisition for blood, of them, had he remembrance, he forgat not the outcry of the oppressed.
Psalms 68:16Wherefore start ye up, ye mountains, ye peaks? The mountain God hath coveted for his habitation, Surely, Yahweh will inhabit it ever!
Psalms 78:68But made choice of the tribe of Judah, The mountain of Zion, which he loved;
Isaiah 14:32What, then, shall one answer the messengers of a nation? That Yahweh, hath founded Zion, And in her, shall seek refuge the oppressed 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 →