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Psalms 132:13

Psalms 132:13
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

I will abundantly bless her provision,.... The provision of Zion, the church of God, the word and ordinances, of which Christ is the sum and substance; the Gospel is milk for babes, and meat for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

For the Lord hath chosen Zion - He has selected it as the place where he will abide; the seat of his religion. This is a new plea or argument, and shows that the psalm had reference to Zion or…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Psalms 132:11-18

These are precious promises, confirmed by an oath, that the heirs of them might have strong consolation, Heb 6:17, Heb 6:18. It is all one whether we take them as pleas urged in the prayer or as…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

For the Lord hath chosen Zion The permanence of the Davidic kingdom is based upon the Divine choice of Zion. Here, as in Psa 78:67 ff., the choice of Zion is regarded as antecedent to the choice of…