Psalms 132:13-16 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

For the Lord hath chosen Zion Taken either for the whole mountain, whereof Zion and Moriah were two parts, or for Jerusalem, which was, in a great part, built upon mount Zion, whence it is often called Zion, as has been frequently observed. This is my rest for ever Not my residence only for a short time, as Shiloh was; here will I dwell Here will I statedly manifest the tokens of my presence. Zion must be here considered as a type of the gospel church, which is called mount Zion, Hebrews 12:18. And in it, what is here said of Zion has its full accomplishment. Zion was long since ploughed as a field, but the church of Christ is still, and always will be, the house of the living God, 1 Timothy 3:15. It is his rest for ever and shall be blessed with his presence, even to the end of the world. I will abundantly bless her provision I will plentifully provide for Jerusalem, and all that live in her, or resort to her for worship: nor shall they seek my face in vain. I will satisfy her poor with bread I will make such liberal provision for her by fruitful years, that the poorest person there shall be satisfied with food: see note on 2 Chronicles 7:13-14. I will also, &c. To the blessings of life I will add those pertaining to godliness; clothe her priests with salvation With my saving graces and blessings, with righteousness, as requested Psalms 132:9; and, moreover, with that protection and benediction, which, by my promise, belongs to righteous persons. Her saints shall shout aloud for joy The delight God takes in his church, the continuance of his presence with it, and with his ministers, and their being clothed with graces and virtues, wisdom and holiness, are the comfort and joy of all its members.