132:5 until I find a place for the Lord,
a fine dwelling place 1 for the powerful ruler of Jacob.” 2
132:13 Certainly 3 the Lord has chosen Zion;
he decided to make it his home. 4
[132:5] 1 tn The plural form of the noun may indicate degree or quality; David envisions a special dwelling place (see Pss 43:3; 46:4; 84:1).
[132:5] 2 tn Heb “the powerful [one] of Jacob.”
[132:13] 3 tn Or “for.”
[132:13] 4 tn Heb “he desired it for his dwelling place.”
