Psalms 132:11,12 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Bible Comments

The Lord has sworn in truth Not falsely or deceitfully, as men sometimes do, but sincerely and faithfully, what he will inviolably observe and fulfil, as the next clause expounds this. Of the fruit of thy body Of some of thy posterity, will I set upon thy throne See notes on 2 Samuel 7:12-16; and Psalms 89:3-4; Psalms 89:33, &c. If thy children will keep my covenant, &c. See notes on 1 Kings 8:25; 2 Chronicles 6:16.

Psalms 132:11-12

11 The LORD hath sworn in truth unto David; he will not turn from it; Of the fruit of thy bodyb will I set upon thy throne.

12 If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.