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God's Sovereign Choice
Commentators like Calvin and Spurgeon emphasize that God chose Zion not for its own greatness, but simply because of His "good pleasure." This choice was an act of pure, unmerited grace. This serves as a powerful illustration of God's sovereign election, reminding believers that their relationship with God is initiated by His gracious choice, not their own merit.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 132:13
18th Century
Theologian
For the Lord has chosen Zion - He has selected it as the place where he will abide; the seat of his religion. This is a new plea or argument…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 132:13
19th Century
Bishop
Zion. —The dynasty of David and the location of the sanctuary at Zion are intimately associated, as in Psalms 78:67-68. (Compare t…
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 132:13
19th Century
Preacher
For the LORD hath chosen Zion; he hath desired it for his habitation.
Here are some of the sweetest words that ever were written; t…
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John Calvin
On Psalms 132:13
16th Century
Theologian
Seeing that Jehovah has chosen Zion. By coupling the kingdom with the priesthood and sanctuary service, He declares it even more emphatica…
John Gill
On Psalms 132:13
17th Century
Pastor
For the Lord has chosen Zion
Not only to build upon it the temple in a literal sense, and for the place of his worsh…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 132:11–18
17th Century
Minister
The Lord never turns from us when we plead the covenant with his anointed Prophet, Priest, and King. How vast is the love of God to man, that he sh…