Psa 132:13-17 | Clarke | STEP | Verse 13 The Lord hath chosen Zion - Therefore neither Shiloh nor Kirjath-jearim is the place of his rest.

Psalms 132:13-17

Verse 13

The Lord hath chosen Zion - Therefore neither Shiloh nor Kirjath-jearim is the place of his rest. Verse 14

This is my rest for ever - Here the Christian Church is most indubitably meant. This is God's place for ever. After this there never will be another dispensation; Christianity closes and completes all communications from heaven to earth. God has nothing greater to give to mankind on this side heaven; nor does man need any thing better; nor is his nature capable of any thing more excellent. Verse 15

I will abundantly bless her provision - There shall be an abundant provision of salvation made for mankind in the Christian Church. Our Lord's multiplication of the loaves was a type and proof of it. Verse 16

I will also clothe her priests - All Christian ministers, with salvation; this shall appear in all their conduct. Salvation - redemption from all sin through the blood of the Lamb shall be their great and universal message. Verse 17

There will I make the horn of David to bud - There, in the Christian Church, the power and authority of the spiritual David shall appear.

I have ordained a lamp - I have taken care to secure a posterity, to which the promises shall be expressly fulfilled.