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John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 132:8
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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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Arise, O Lord, into thy rest, etc.] Which words, and what follow, were used by Solomon at the dedication of the temple; and with which he concluded his prayer, (<140641>2 Chronicles 6:41,42); and so may be a request to the Lord, that he would take up his residence in the temple built for him, where he would have a firm and stable place of rest; who, from the time of Israel’s coming out of Egypt, had not dwelt in a house; but had walked in a tent or tabernacle from place to place, (<100606>2 Samuel 6:6); and that he would take up his abode in his church, the antitype of the temple, and rest in his love there, and cause his people to rest also; (see <19D213>Psalm 132:13,14); thou, and the ark of thy strength; the Targum is, “thou, and the ark in which is thy law.” This is sometimes called the strength of the Lord; because by it he showed his great strength in destroying the enemies of his people, the Philistines and others; (see <197861>Psalm 78:61 105:4). It was a type of Christ, who is the power of God, and the mighty God; and, as man, made strong by the Lord; and, as Mediator, has all strength in him for his people. And so the words may be considered as a request to him, either to arise and enter into his rest in heaven, having done his work of redemption and salvation here on earth, for which he became incarnate; or to grant his presence with his church, and take up his rest there, and give them spiritual peace and rest for their souls.
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