Psalms 132:3

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 132:3 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;
Psalms 132:3 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 132

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, Nor go up into my bed;

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house, etc.] The new house and palace David built for himself after he came to the throne, made of cedar, (<100511>2 Samuel 5:11 7:2); not that he should never enter into it till he had found a dwelling for God, but that he should not go into it with pleasure till that was done; for this and what follows are hyperboles, as Kimchi observes, and signify that he should have no peace nor satisfaction of mind till this was accomplished. It may be applied to our Lord’s ascension to heaven, which was not till after he had purchased the church with his blood, which is the temple and habitation of God; nor go up into my bed; or “the bed that made for…”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Surely I will not come into the tabernacle of my house - The tent of my dwelling; the place where I abide. Nor go up into my bed The couch of my bed, or where I sleep. I will make it my first business to find a dwelling-place for the Lord; a place where the ark may repose. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will not: Ecc 9:10; Hag 1:4; Mat 6:33 Psalms 132:4”
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