Psalm 132/fulltext

Authorship

This Psalm is anonymous, though it has been attributed to Hezekiah.

Outline

(This began as Wendland's Expository Outline, but may be adapted.)

I. A chosen plan. (1-6)

A. David, despite his afflictions, swore to God that he would not rest until he found a place for the habitation of God.

B. The plan was heard of at Ephratah and was made even while David was hiding in the woods prior to his conquest of Jerusalem. 305

II. A chosen purpose. (7-9)

A. We will go into His tabernacles.

B. We will worship at His footstool.

C. Arise, O Lord, into Thy rest; Thou, and the ark of Thy strength.

D. Let Thy priests be clothed with righteousness.

E. Let Thy saints shout for joy.

III. A chosen person. (10-12)

A. For Thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of Thine anointed.

B. The Lord has sworn in truth unto David; He will not turn from it.

1. Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne.

2. 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.

IV. A chosen place. (13-18)

A. For the Lord has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His habitation.

B. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.

C. I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.

D. I will also clothe her priests with salvation.

E. Her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

F. There will I make the horn of David to bud:

1. I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.

2. His enemies will I clothe with shame.

3. His crown shall flourish upon him.

Textual Criticism

The following is from Barthélemy's Critique textuelle de l’Ancien Testament volume on the Psalms. For a key to the various symbols and abbreviations, click here.

Ps 132,15 צֵידָהּ {A} MT, G, α', σ', θ', ε', Hebr, S, T // def-int: Gal θήραν --> χήραν