Psalm 132:14

14 "This is where I will live forever; this is where I want to rule.

Psalm 132:14 Meaning and Commentary

Psalms 132:14

This [is] my rest for ever
The rest of my majesty, as the Targum; the place of his rest: and this being for ever shows that not Mount Zion literally, nor the temple, are meant; but the church and people of God, in whom he rests in his love, and rejoices over with joy; who are the objects of his delight, and with whom he abides for ever; for this phrase is expressive of pleasure and delight, and of permanency and perpetuity;

here will I dwell, for I have desired it;
not merely by his omnipresence, in which sense he dwells everywhere, both in heaven and in earth; nor only by his omnipotence, by which he upholds all creatures in their being, and so is present with them all; and they all live and move, and have their being, in him: but by his Spirit and grace reviving and refreshing the hearts of his people with his gracious presence; which is enjoyed in his house and ordinances, and makes them lovely and delightful; and may be expected there, since he has promised it, and it is so desirable and agreeable to himself to dwell there.

Psalm 132:14 In-Context

12 If your sons are true to my covenant and to the commands I give them, their sons, also, will succeed you for all time as kings."

13 The Lord has chosen Zion; he wants to make it his home:

14 "This is where I will live forever; this is where I want to rule.

15 I will richly provide Zion with all she needs; I will satisfy her poor with food.

16 I will bless her priests in all they do, and her people will sing and shout for joy.