Psalm 132:12

Translations

Modern

If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Traditional

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.

Literal

If your sons will keep My covenant and My testimonies that I teach them, their sons also, forever and ever, will sit on the throne of yours.”

Latin

Si custodierint filii tui testamentum meum, et testimonia mea hæc quæ docebo eos, et filii eorum usque in sæculum sedebunt super sedem tuam.

Original

Hebrew

English

If your sons keep My covenant and the testimony I will teach them, then their sons will also sit on your throne forever and ever.”

Notes

Psalms 132:11–12

The LORD swore an oath to David (2 Samuel 7:4–16): God's promise is unconditional, but the covenant depends on conditions (If … then). Those who break God's covenant should expect God's judgment as discipline (see Psalm 89:30–37).

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 The Promise of Dynasty

Related verses

Acts 2:30
But he was a prophet and knew that God had promised him on oath that He would place one of his descendants on his throne.
Luke 1:32–33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David,
Psalm 89:30–35
If his sons forsake My law and do not walk in My judgments,
Isaiah 59:21
“As for Me, this is My covenant with them,” says the LORD. “My Spirit will not depart from you, and My words that I have put in your mouth will not depart from your mouth or from the mouths of your children and grandchildren, from now on and forevermore,” says the LORD.
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Psalm 115:14
May the LORD give you increase, both you and your children.
Psalm 102:28
The children of Your servants will dwell securely, and their descendants will be established before You.”

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

David: Desires to Build a Temple, is Forbidden, but Receives God's Promise That his Seed should Reign Forever Throne of David

Psalm 132:12

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