The author of Psalm 132 is not known; however, the author shares with us that if we honor God, he will honor us. The psalmist reflects upon that great day when the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem and praises God for his promise to secure David's family.
Psalm 132:2-5 - "He swore an oath to the LORD and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: 3-'I will not enter my house or go to my bed - 4-I will allow no sleep to my eyes, no slumber to my eyelids, 5-till I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob'"
These verses refer to David's desire to build the temple. When David became king, he built a beautiful palace, but he was troubled that the ark of the covenant, the symbol of God's presence among his people, remained in a tent. This so bothered David that he could not sleep until he corrected the situation. He began to lay the plans for the temple to house the ark. We must live so close to God that we become restless until God's will is accomplished through us.
Psalm 132:11,12 - "The LORD swore an oath to David, a sure oath that he will not evoke; 'One of your own descendants I will place on your throne - 12-if your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever"
The promise that David's sons would sit on Israel's throne forever is found in 2 Samuel 7:8-29. This promise had two parts: (1) David's descendants would securely rule over Israel as long as they followed God, and (2) David's royal line would never end. The first part was conditional, as long as the kings obeyed God their dynasty continued. The second part of the promise was unconditional. It was fulfilled in Jesus Christ, a descendant of David who reigns forever.
Psalm 132:17,18 - "Here I will make a horn grow for David and set up a lamp for my anointed one. 18-I will clothe his enemies with shame, but the crown on his head will be resplendent"
The horn to "grow for David" refers to one of his mighty descendants. David's son, Solomon, was indeed a glorious king, but these verses look ahead even further to another descendant of David, Jesus the Messiah. The power, might and glory of the Messiah will last forever.
Psalm 132 / New International Version
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and all the hardships he endured.
2 He swore an oath to the Lord,
and made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob:
3 “I will not enter my house
or go to my bed,
4 I will allow no sleep to my eyes
no slumber to my eyelids,
5 till I find a place for the Lord,
a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.”
6 We heard it in Ephrathah,
we came upon it in the fields of Jaar:
7 “Let us go to his dwelling place,
let us worship at his footstool -
8 ‘Arise, O Lord, and come to your resting place,
you and the ark of your might.
9 May your priests be clothed with your righteousness;
may your faithful people sing for joy.’”
10 For the sake of David, your servant,
do not reject your anointed one.
11 The Lord swore an oath to David,
a sure oath he will not revoke:
“One of your own descendants
I will place on your throne.
12 If your sons keep my covenant
and the statutes I teach them,
then their sons will sit
on your throne for ever and ever.”
13 For the Lord has chosen Zion,
he has desired it for his dwelling,
14 “This is my resting place for ever and ever;
here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it.
15 I will bless her with abundant provisions;
her poor I will satisfy with food.
16 I will clothe her priests with salvation,
and her saints will ever sing for joy.
17 “Here I will make a horn grow for David
and set up a lamp for my anointed one.
18 I will clothe his enemies with shame,
but the crown on his head will be resplendent.”