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Psalms 132

18 verses

TL;DR

The psalm calls on God to remember David and affirms the enduring covenant, urging the people to seek God's dwelling in Zion, promising blessings and eternal reign for His followers while warning of judgment against enemies.

Summary

Psalm 132 begins with a plea to the Lord to recall David's afflictions and his covenant with God. The psalmist laments the absence of the Lord’s presence in the tabernacle, expressing a longing to find a place for God in Zion. He recounts hearing of God’s presence at Ephratah and expresses intent to worship at His footstool. The psalm then shifts to promises: God will bless His people, clothe priests with righteousness, and reward David’s descendants with an everlasting throne. The psalm concludes with assurances that God will honor the covenant, give salvation to the saints, and bring shame upon enemies, while the crown of David will flourish.

Outline
  1. Invocation of God's remembrance of David and the covenant
  2. Expression of longing for God's dwelling and call to worship in Zion
  3. Promises of blessings, righteousness, eternal reign, and judgment on enemies
Themes
Covenant fidelity and generational promiseLonging for divine presence and worshipBlessings for righteousness and judgment against enemies
Keywords
LordDavidcovenantZionpriestssaintsanointedcrownrighteousnessblessing
People
LordDavidJacobthe anointed
Places
EphratahZionthe tabernaclethe wood
Things
the Lordthe mighty God of Jacobthe tabernaclethe ark of strengthpriestssaintsthe horn of Davida lampthe crown
Key Verses
  • Psalms 132:1: Begins with a plea for God to remember David, establishing the covenantal focus.
  • Psalms 132:10: Reiterates the plea to keep David’s anointed from being turned away, emphasizing loyalty.
  • Psalms 132:18: Conveys judgment against enemies and the flourishing of David’s crown, closing with assurance.
Questions
  • How does the psalm link David’s covenant with future generations?
  • What significance does the ‘horn of David’ hold in the context of this psalm?
  • In what ways does the psalmist’s longing for God’s presence reflect the broader theme of worship?
  • What does the promise regarding enemies suggest about divine justice?
  • How might this psalm have been used in worship or liturgical settings?
Sentiment

positive
Hopeful and affirming, emphasizing covenant faithfulness and divine blessing.