There I will make a horn grow for David; I have prepared a lamp for My anointed one. ThereThe word "there" refers to a specific location, which in the context of Psalm 132, is Zion or Jerusalem. This is the chosen place where God has decided to dwell and establish His presence. Historically, Jerusalem holds immense significance as the city of David and the site of the Temple, symbolizing God's covenantal promises and His divine plan for His people. I will make
This phrase indicates God's active role and sovereign will in the unfolding of His promises. It underscores the divine initiative and assurance that what God has purposed will indeed come to pass. The certainty of God's actions is a recurring theme throughout Scripture, emphasizing His faithfulness and omnipotence. a horn
In biblical symbolism, a "horn" represents strength, power, and victory. The Hebrew word "qeren" often denotes a powerful ruler or king. In this context, it signifies the establishment of David's royal lineage and the messianic hope that arises from it. The horn is a prophetic symbol pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the descendant of David, who embodies divine authority and kingship. grow
The imagery of growth suggests a natural, organic process, indicating that God's promises unfold in His perfect timing. The growth of the horn for David signifies the flourishing of his dynasty and the eventual coming of the Messiah. This growth is not merely physical but also spiritual, reflecting the expansion of God's kingdom and His redemptive work through Christ. for David
David, the shepherd-king, is central to God's covenantal promises. The reference to David highlights the Davidic Covenant, where God promised to establish David's throne forever (2 Samuel 7:16). This covenant finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the Son of David, who reigns eternally. David's life and legacy are a testament to God's grace and the foreshadowing of the Messiah. I have prepared
This phrase emphasizes God's foreknowledge and meticulous planning. The preparation of a lamp signifies God's provision and readiness to fulfill His promises. It reflects the divine orchestration of events leading to the coming of the Messiah, demonstrating that God's plans are deliberate and assured. a lamp
A lamp symbolizes guidance, revelation, and hope. In the ancient Near Eastern context, a lamp provided light in darkness, representing God's presence and truth. The lamp for God's anointed one signifies the illumination and guidance that the Messiah brings to the world. Jesus, the Light of the World, fulfills this imagery by dispelling spiritual darkness and revealing God's salvation. for My anointed one
The term "anointed one" refers to the Messiah, the chosen and consecrated servant of God. In Hebrew, "Messiah" means "anointed," and it is synonymous with the Greek "Christ." This phrase underscores the divine selection and empowerment of Jesus as the Savior and King. The anointing signifies God's favor and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus, who fulfills the messianic prophecies and brings redemption to humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, a man after God's own heart, and the recipient of God's covenant promising an everlasting dynasty. 2. ZionOften synonymous with Jerusalem, it is the city of David and the spiritual center of Israel, representing God's dwelling place among His people. 3. The Anointed OneRefers to the Messiah, the promised deliverer of Israel, who Christians believe is fulfilled in Jesus Christ. 4. The HornSymbolizes strength and power, often used in the Bible to denote the might and authority of a king. 5. The LampRepresents guidance, truth, and the enduring presence of God, often associated with the light of God's word and His anointed leadership. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod's promise to David is a testament to His unwavering faithfulness. Believers can trust that God will fulfill His promises in their lives as well. The Messianic HopeThe "horn of David" and the "lamp" point to the coming of the Messiah. Christians see this fulfilled in Jesus, who brings salvation and light to the world. Strength and Guidance in ChristJust as the horn symbolizes strength and the lamp symbolizes guidance, believers find their strength and direction in Christ, the ultimate fulfillment of these symbols. The Role of the ChurchAs the body of Christ, the Church is called to be a light in the world, reflecting the lamp prepared for God's anointed and spreading the message of salvation. Living in the Light of God's PromisesBelievers are encouraged to live with confidence and hope, knowing that God's promises are sure and His plans for His people are good. Bible Study Questions 1. How does the promise of the "horn of David" growing encourage you in your personal walk with God? 2. In what ways can you be a "lamp" in your community, reflecting the light of Christ? 3. How does understanding God's covenant with David deepen your appreciation for the fulfillment of prophecy in Jesus? 4. What are some practical ways you can rely on God's strength and guidance in your daily life? 5. How can the Church today embody the hope and promise found in Psalm 132:17, and what role can you play in that mission? Connections to Other Scriptures 2 Samuel 7God's covenant with David, promising that his throne will be established forever, directly connects to the promise of the "horn of David" growing. Luke 1:69Zechariah's prophecy about Jesus as the "horn of salvation" for the house of David, fulfilling the promise of Psalm 132:17. John 8:12Jesus declares Himself the "light of the world," connecting to the imagery of the "lamp" prepared for God's anointed. Revelation 22:16Jesus refers to Himself as the "Root and Offspring of David," affirming His messianic role and connection to David's lineage. People David, Ephratah, Ephrath, Jacob, PsalmistPlaces JerusalemTopics Anointed, Arranged, Bud, Cause, David, Fertile, Forth, Grow, Horn, Lamp, Ordained, Ordered, Prepared, Ready, Shoot, Spring, SproutDictionary of Bible Themes Psalm 132:17 2078 Christ, sonship of
2215 Christ, Son of David
4654 horn Psalm 132:13-18 7470 temple, significance Library An Examination of Post-Millennialism.
Post-millennialists teach that the only Kingdom over which Christ will ever reign is a spiritual and celestial one. They say that those Jews who expected their Messiah to set up a visible and material Kingdom on the earth were mistaken, that they erred in the interpretation of their prophetic Scriptures and cherished a carnal and unworthy hope. Let us examine this assertion in the light of God's Word. In Psalm 132:11 we read "The Lord hath sworn in truth unto David; He will not turn from it: Of the …
Arthur W. Pink—The Redeemer's ReturnVive Jesus. Preface.
THE Holy Ghost teaches that the lips of the heavenly Spouse, that is The Church, resemble scarlet and the dropping honeycomb, [15] to let every one know that all the doctrine which she announces consists in sacred love; of a more resplendent red than scarlet on account of the blood of the spouse whose love inflames her, sweeter than honey on account of the sweetness of the beloved who crowns her with delights. So this heavenly spouse when he thought good to begin the promulgation of his law, cast …
St. Francis de Sales—Treatise on the Love of God Promises and Threatenings
'And it came to pass, when Solomon had finished the building of the house of the Lord, and the king's house, and all Solomon's desire which he was pleased to do. 2. That the Lord appeared to Solomon the second time, as He had appeared unto him at Gibeon. 3. And the Lord said unto him, I have heard thy prayer and thy supplication, that thou hast made before Me: I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put My name there for ever; and Mine eyes and Mine heart shall be there perpetually, …
Alexander Maclaren—Expositions of Holy Scripture The Fulfilled Prophecies of the Bible Bespeak the Omniscience of Its Author
In Isaiah 41:21-23 we have what is probably the most remarkable challenge to be found in the Bible. "Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob. Let them bring them forth, and show us what shall happen; let them show the former things, what they be, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or declare us things for to come. Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods." This Scripture has both a negative …
Arthur W. Pink—The Divine Inspiration of the Bible Emmaus. Kiriath-Jearim.
"From Beth-horon to Emmaus it was hilly."--It was sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem.--"To eight hundred only, dismissed the army, (Vespasian) gave a place, called Ammaus, for them to inhabit: it is sixty furlongs distant from Jerusalem." I inquire, whether this word hath the same etymology with Emmaus near Tiberias, which, from the 'warm baths,' was called Chammath. The Jews certainly do write this otherwise... "The family (say they) of Beth-Pegarim, and Beth Zipperia was out of Emmaus."--The …
John Lightfoot—From the Talmud and Hebraica Manner of Covenanting.
Previous to an examination of the manner of engaging in the exercise of Covenanting, the consideration of God's procedure towards his people while performing the service seems to claim regard. Of the manner in which the great Supreme as God acts, as well as of Himself, our knowledge is limited. Yet though even of the effects on creatures of His doings we know little, we have reason to rejoice that, in His word He has informed us, and in His providence illustrated by that word, he has given us to …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting The Promise in 2 Samuel, Chap. vii.
The Messianic prophecy, as we have seen, began at a time long anterior to that of David. Even in Genesis, we perceived [Pg 131] it, increasing more and more in distinctness. There is at first only the general promise that the seed of the woman should obtain the victory over the kingdom of the evil one;--then, that the salvation should come through the descendants of Shem;--then, from among them Abraham is marked out,--of his sons, Isaac,--from among his sons, Jacob,--and from among the twelve sons …
Ernst Wilhelm Hengstenberg—Christology of the Old Testament Nature of Covenanting.
A covenant is a mutual voluntary compact between two parties on given terms or conditions. It may be made between superiors and inferiors, or between equals. The sentiment that a covenant can be made only between parties respectively independent of one another is inconsistent with the testimony of Scripture. Parties to covenants in a great variety of relative circumstances, are there introduced. There, covenant relations among men are represented as obtaining not merely between nation and nation, …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Covenanting Confers Obligation.
As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties …
John Cunningham—The Ordinance of Covenanting Introduction. Chapter i. --The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers.
St. Hilary of Poitiers is one of the greatest, yet least studied, of the Fathers of the Western Church. He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple …
St. Hilary of Poitiers—The Life and Writings of St. Hilary of Poitiers Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus.
(at Nazareth, b.c. 5.) ^C Luke I. 26-38. ^c 26 Now in the sixth month [this is the passage from which we learn that John was six months older than Jesus] the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth [Luke alone tells us where Mary lived before the birth of Jesus. That Nazareth was an unimportant town is shown by the fact that it is mentioned nowhere in the Old Testament, nor in the Talmud, nor in Josephus, who mentions two hundred four towns and cities of Galilee. The …
J. W. McGarvey—The Four-Fold Gospel Departure from Ireland. Death and Burial at Clairvaux.
[Sidenote: 1148, May (?)] 67. (30). Being asked once, in what place, if a choice were given him, he would prefer to spend his last day--for on this subject the brothers used to ask one another what place each would select for himself--he hesitated, and made no reply. But when they insisted, he said, "If I take my departure hence[821] I shall do so nowhere more gladly than whence I may rise together with our Apostle"[822]--he referred to St. Patrick; "but if it behoves me to make a pilgrimage, and …
H. J. Lawlor—St. Bernard of Clairvaux's Life of St. Malachy of Armagh Psalms
The piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius …
John Edgar McFadyen—Introduction to the Old Testament Links Psalm 132:17 NIVPsalm 132:17 NLTPsalm 132:17 ESVPsalm 132:17 NASBPsalm 132:17 KJV
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