Psalm 132:13

Translations

Modern

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

Traditional

For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.

Literal

For YHWH has set His choice on Zion; He has desired it as a seat for Himself:

Latin

Quoniam elegit Dominus Sion: elegit eam in habitationem sibi.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home:

Notes

Psalms 132:13–17

The psalmist remembers how God chose Jerusalem and appointed the priests.

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

Royal Psalms Temple Worship Zion

Related verses

Psalm 78:68–69
But He chose the tribe of Judah, Mount Zion, which He loved.
Hebrews 12:22
Instead, you have come to Mount Zion, to the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem. You have come to myriads of angels
Psalm 68:16
Why do you gaze in envy, O mountains of many peaks? This is the mountain God chose for His dwelling, where the LORD will surely dwell forever.
Psalm 87:2
The LORD loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob.
Psalm 76:1–2
For the choirmaster. With stringed instruments. A Psalm of Asaph. A song. God is known in Judah; His name is great in Israel.
Psalm 48:1–3
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain.
Isaiah 14:32
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

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 Zion

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Church: Zion God: Grace of Worship: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship

Psalm 132:13

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