Psalm 132:1-3

New English Translation

Footnotes

1. Psalm 132:1 sn Psalm 132. The psalmist reminds God of David’s devotion and of his promises concerning David’s dynasty and Zion.
2. Psalm 132:1 sn The precise significance of this title, which appears in Pss 120-134, is unclear. Perhaps worshipers recited these psalms when they ascended the road to Jerusalem to celebrate annual religious festivals. For a discussion of their background see L. C. Allen, Psalms 101-150 (WBC), 219-21.
3. Psalm 132:1 tn Heb “all his affliction.” This may refer to David’s strenuous and tireless efforts to make provision for the building of the temple (see 1 Chr 22:14). Some prefer to revocalize the text as עַנַוָתוֹ (ʿanavato, “his humility”).
4. Psalm 132:3 tn The words “he said” are supplied in the translation to clarify that what follows is David’s vow.
5. Psalm 132:3 tn Heb “the tent of my house.”
6. Psalm 132:3 tn Heb “go up upon the bed of my couch.”