Psalms 132:13

For Jehovah hath fixed on Zion, He hath desired [it] for a seat to Himself,

Young's Literal Translation

In The King James Version

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

In Context

12If thy sons keep My covenant, And My testimonies that I teach them, Their sons also for ever and ever, Do sit on the throne for thee.

14This [is] My rest for ever and ever, Here do I sit, for I have desired it.

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 7:16and now, I have chosen and sanctified this house for My name being there unto the age; yea, Mine eyes and My heart have been there all the days.

Psalms 9:12For He who is seeking for blood Them hath remembered, He hath not forgotten the cry of the afflicted.

Psalms 68:16Why do ye envy, O high hills, The hill God hath desired for His seat? Jehovah also doth tabernacle for ever.

Psalms 78:68And He chooseth the tribe of Judah, With mount Zion that He loved,

Isaiah 14:32And what doth one answer the messengers of a nation? 'That Jehovah hath founded Zion, And in it do the poor of His people trust!'

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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