A Bible Study in EasyEnglish (2800 word vocabulary) on Psalms 120 to 134
Keith Simons
EasyEnglish is a system of simple English designed by Wycliffe Associates (UK). This commentary has not yet received Advanced Theological Checking.
A word list at the end explains words with a *star by them.
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Psalm 132:11-13
The promise that David had made to God was wonderful. But the reply that God gave to David was truly magnificent.
King David had promised to re-establish the *worship of God in Israel. David gave his capital city, Jerusalem, as the most important place for that *worship. He brought there the ark (the sacred box that was evidence of God’s promises to Israel). And he promised to allow himself no rest, no luxury, until that task was complete. He wanted Israel to become a nation of people who served God.
God had a magnificent reply for David. God was pleased that David had such sincere and holy desires. Clearly, David loved God with all his heart. And God rewards the people who genuinely want to please him.
The reward that God gave to David for his promise, was another promise. God himself made that promise to David. God himself declared that he would do something for David, and for his family in future centuries and always.
God said that he would choose one of David’s sons to be Israel’s king. Before David ruled, none of David’s family had ever been a king. But after David, members of his family would continue to rule. And this arrangement could continue always, if only David’s future family remained loyal to God.
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