Psalm 132:10

Translations

Modern

For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one.

Traditional

For thy servant David’s sake turn not away the face of thine anointed.

Literal

For the sake of David Your servant, do not turn away the face of Your anointed one.

Latin

Propter David servum tuum non avertas faciem christi tui.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one.

Notes

Psalms 132:8–10

These verses are a quotation from Solomon’s prayer at the dedication of the temple (2 Chronicles 6:41–42).

Psalms 132:6–10

These verses recall David moving the ark of the covenant to Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:1–15) and the Lord's promise to David (2 Samuel 7:4–16).

Psalms 132:1–18

This psalm celebrates the Lord’s faithfulness to David. When David wanted to bring the ark to Jerusalem (Psalm 132:1–5), the Lord agreed and made Jerusalem his earthly home (132:6–10). God’s choice of Jerusalem also shows his choice:

of David's family line (Psalm 132:11–13),
of Zion (Psalm 132:14–17), and
of the priesthood (Psalm 132:9, 16).

Psalms 120:1–134:3

These short and memorable songs were sung by pilgrims as they traveled to Jerusalem for the national festivals held three times each year (Deuteronomy 16:16). The title of these psalms includes a Hebrew word that can mean “steps” or “stairs.” Some scholars understand it to mean “going up to Jerusalem.” These psalms, often called the Songs of Ascents, lead the listener on a journey to Jerusalem to praise God for his goodness to Israel through history.

Theme notes and profiles

God’s Covenant with David Royal Psalms Temple Worship

Related verses

2 Chronicles 6:42
O LORD God, do not reject Your anointed one. Remember Your loving devotion to Your servant David.”
1 Kings 15:4–5
Nevertheless, for the sake of David, the LORD his God gave him a lamp in Jerusalem by raising up a son to succeed him and to make Jerusalem strong.
Psalm 84:9
Take notice of our shield, O God, and look with favor on the face of Your anointed.
2 Kings 19:34
I will defend this city and save it for My own sake and for the sake of My servant David.’”
1 Kings 11:12–13
Nevertheless, for the sake of your father David, I will not do it during your lifetime; I will tear it out of the hand of your son.
Hosea 3:5
Afterward, the people of Israel will return and seek the LORD their God and David their king. They will come trembling to the LORD and to His goodness in the last days.
1 Kings 11:34
Nevertheless, I will not take the whole kingdom out of Solomon’s hand, because I have made him ruler all the days of his life for the sake of David My servant, whom I chose because he kept My commandments and statutes.
Psalm 89:38–39
Now, however, You have spurned and rejected him; You are enraged by Your anointed one.

People

David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ

Glossary

Ark of the Covenant Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Degrees, Song of Hallel King Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Intercession: Exemplified

Psalm 132:10

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