Psalm 132:5

Translations

Modern

…until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Traditional

Until I find out a place for the Lord, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob.

Literal

…until I find a place for YHWH, a dwelling place for the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Latin

…et requiem temporibus meis, donec inveniam locum Domino, tabernaculum Deo Jacob.

Original

Hebrew

English

…until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for 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

Ephesians 2:22
And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.
2 Chronicles 2:6
But who is able to build a house for Him, since the heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain Him? Who then am I, that I should build a house for Him, except as a place to burn sacrifices before Him?
1 Chronicles 22:7
“My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God,
Acts 7:46–49
…who found favor in the sight of God and asked to provide a dwelling place for the God of Jacob.
1 Kings 8:27
But will God indeed dwell upon the earth? The heavens, even the highest heavens, cannot contain You, much less this temple I have built.
1 Chronicles 15:3
And David assembled all Israel in Jerusalem to bring up the ark of the LORD to the place he had prepared for it.
Isaiah 66:1
This is what the LORD says: “Heaven is My throne, and earth is My footstool. What kind of house will you build for Me? Or where will My place of repose be?
2 Samuel 6:17
So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD.
1 Chronicles 15:12
And he said to them, “You are the heads of the Levitical families. You and your relatives must consecrate yourselves so that you may bring the ark of the LORD, the God of Israel, to the place I have prepared for it.

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 Hallel King Music Psalms, Book of Song of Ascents Song of Ascents, Song of Degrees

Topics

Liberality: David Liberality: General Scriptures Concerning Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Temple: Solomon's: David Undertakes the Building of the First Temple: David: Anxious to Build Vows of David

Psalm 132:5

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