How he sware unto the Lord, [and] vowed unto the mighty [God] of Jacob.
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Psalms 132:2
Psalms 132:2
John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible · John Gill (1697–1771) · Public Domain
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Psalms 132 — OverviewPsalms 132 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIt is probable that this psalm was penned by Solomon, to be sung at the
dedication of the temple which he built according to the charge his
father gave him, 1 Chron. xxviii. 2, &c. Having fulfilled his trust, he…Psalms 132 — OverviewPsalms 132 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 132:1, David in his prayer commends unto God the religious care he had for the ark; Psalms 132:8, His prayer at the removing of the ark; Psalms 132:11, with a repetition of God’s promises. Some attribute this…Psalms 132 — OverviewPsalms 132 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSong of degrees. Some think this psalm was written by Solomon, since Ps 132:8, are much the same with which he concluded his prayer at the dedication of the temple, 2Ch 6:41; on account of which it is supposed to be…Psalms 132:1-10Psalms 132:1-10 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses we have Solomon's address to God for his favour to him
and to his government, and his acceptance of his building a house to
God's name. Observe,
I. What he pleads--two things:--
1. That what he…Psalms 132:1-5Psalms 132:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryDavid's abasement and vow to God. The historical books give no account of this vow, which, however, may have been recorded in one or other of the lost compositions spoken of so frequently in Chronicles (1 Chronicles…Psalms 132:1-5Psalms 132:1-5 · The Pulpit CommentaryThe power of a holy soul.
I. THAT DAWN WAS SUCH WE ARE BOUND TO BELIEVE, notwithstanding the flagrant and most grievous sins which are recorded against him. They stagger us when we read of them, and we wonder how such…