Psalm 132:13-18
“For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation. This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.”
King James Version · the opening — all 6 verses are below
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God's eternal choice of Zion as his dwelling, pointing to the New Jerusalem as the eternal home of God with man.
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132:13For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
132:14This is my rest for ever: here will I dwell; for I have desired it.
132:15I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
132:16I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.
132:17There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.
132:18His enemies will I clothe with shame: but upon himself shall his crown flourish.
Fulfillment References
Luke 1:69 Revelation 21:3
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) Pentecostal'The LORD hath chosen Zion... here will I dwell... There will I make the horn of David to bud... his crown shall flourish.' God's choice to dwell in Zion and to raise up the Davidic horn (the king) is fulfilled in the Lord Jesus, the Horn of salvation from David's house (Luke 1:69), and consummated when God dwells with His people in the New Jerusalem (Rev. 21:3). The God who dwells in Zion and crowns His Anointed is God in Christ.
JewishGod's election of Zion as His dwelling and His oath to David — to make his 'horn' (royal power) flourish there; the temple and the Davidic dynasty joined.
CatholicGod's dwelling in Zion and the budding horn of David fulfilled in Christ, the Son of David, and the heavenly Jerusalem.
ProtestantThe Davidic 'horn' that buds is Christ (Luke 1:69); God's dwelling in Zion fulfilled in His presence with His people in Christ.
AcademicA Zion-and-Davidic-covenant psalm (linked to the ark's installation); the 'horn of David' is royal-power imagery, read messianically.
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