Psalms 132:13

“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.”

"For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation." - Psalms 132:13
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What does Psalms 132:13 mean?

Psalms 132:13 (KJV) reads: "For the Lord hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation." The book of Psalms is a collection of hymns and prayers that express the religious feelings and experiences of the people of Israel. It is often attributed to King David, who was…

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Chosen and Desired: The Divine Purpose of Zion

In Psalm 132:13, we are presented with a powerful statement: "For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation." This verse encapsulates a profound truth about God’s sovereignty and His intent in creation and redemption. It echoes throughout history…

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A Prayer of Dedication to the Lord’s Chosen Dwelling

Heavenly Father, In the stillness of this moment, I come before You, my heart reverberating with gratitude and reverence as I reflect on the profound truth of Psalms 132:13. "For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation." Lord, You have chosen Zion, a…

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Psalms 132:13 - "For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation."
Psalms 132: 13-14 The Lord has chosen Zion. This is my resting place forever
Psalms 132:1 - "LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:"
"We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool." - Psalms 132:7
Psalms 132:7 - "We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool."
"For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed." - Psalms 132:10
Psalms 132:10 - "For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed."
Psalms 132:14 - "This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it."
"Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood." - Psalms 132:6
Psalms 132:5 - "Until I find out a place for the LORD, an habitation for the mighty God of Jacob."
Psalms 132:6 - "Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood."
Psalms 132:4 - "I will not give sleep to mine eyes, or slumber to mine eyelids,"
Psalms 132:8 - "Arise, O LORD, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength."
Psalms 132:16 - "I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy."
Psalms 132:15 - "I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread."
Psalms 132:9 - "Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy."
Psalms 132:2 - "How he sware unto the LORD, and vowed unto the mighty God of Jacob;"
"Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness; and let thy saints shout for joy." - Psalms 132:9
Psalms 132:17 - "There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed."
Psalms 132:3 - "Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, nor go up into my bed;"
Psalms 132:18 - "His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish."
"I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy." - Psalms 132:16
"There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed." - Psalms 132:17
"His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish." - Psalms 132:18
Psalms 119:132 - "Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name."
"LORD, remember David, and all his afflictions:" - Psalms 132:1
Psalms 132:11 - "The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy body will I set upon thy throne."
Psalms 132:12 - "If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore."
"Look thou upon me, and be merciful unto me, as thou usest to do unto those that love thy name." - Psalms 119:132