Psalm 132:2

Translations

Modern

…how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Traditional

How he sware unto the Lord, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;

Literal

…how he swore to YHWH and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Latin

…sicut juravit Domino; votum vovit Deo Jacob:

Original

Hebrew

English

…how he swore an oath to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:

Notes

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

Related verses

Genesis 49:24
Yet he steadied his bow, and his strong arms were tempered by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, in the name of the Shepherd, the Rock of Israel,
Psalm 65:1
For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. A song. Praise awaits You, O God, in Zion; to You our vows will be fulfilled.
Psalm 116:14–18
I will fulfill my vows to the LORD in the presence of all His people.
Psalm 119:106
I have sworn and confirmed that I will keep Your righteous judgments.
Psalm 146:5–6
Blessed is he whose help is the God of Jacob, whose hope is in the LORD his God,
Isaiah 60:16
You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
Isaiah 49:26
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Psalm 132:5
…until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
2 Samuel 7:1
After the king had settled into his palace and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies around him,
Psalm 56:12
Your vows are upon me, O God; I will render thank offerings to You.
Psalm 50:1
A Psalm of Asaph. The Mighty One, God the LORD, speaks and summons the earth from where the sun rises to where it sets.
Psalm 66:13–14
I will enter Your house with burnt offerings; I will fulfill my vows to You—

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

Liberality: David Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Oaths used for Binding to Performance of Sacred Duties Temple: Solomon's: David Undertakes the Building of the First Temple: David: Anxious to Build Vows of David

Psalm 132:2

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