Psalms 132:7
“Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool!”
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Psalms 132:7
“Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool!”
English Standard Version (ESV)
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The powerful phrase "at his footstool" isn't just about a physical location; it points to the Ark of the Covenant. This Ark, beneath God's throne in heaven, served as a symbol of His presence, showing that even when God is enthroned on high, His feet are metaphorically placed on earth, accessible to His people.
This psalm recounts David's vow to find a dwelling place for God and anticipates the establishment of worship, possibly during the transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem. Verse 7 acts as a communal call to action, a rallying cry for the people to gather and worship God at His sanctuary. It expresses a present determination to approach God's presence, contrasting with the earlier, more uncertain searching described in the preceding verses.
Understand the original words
mishkan · Hebrew Noun
A place where God resides among His people, most commonly referring to the Tabernacle or the Temple. It symbolizes God's presence, holiness, and the place where humanity interacts with the divine.
chavah · Hebrew Verb
An act of bowing down or prostrating oneself before God, signifying humble submission, reverence, and adoration. It recognizes God's absolute sovereignty and worthiness.
hadom · Hebrew Noun
Often identified as the Ark of the Covenant or the Temple floor, it represents the point where heaven touches earth, emphasizing God's transcendence and the humble posture required of those approaching Him.
This psalm likely celebrates the return of the Ark to a central place of worship in Jerusalem, a monumental event after its lengthy absence. It highlights the joy and renewed commitment to worship that such a divine restoration inspires.
c. 1050 BC
Ark captured by Philistines
During a battle at Ebenezer, the Israelites suffered a devastating defeat, and the Ark of the Covenant was captured by the Philistines. This event marked a significant disruption in Israel's worship and the Ark's presence among the people.
c. 1043 BC
Ark returns to Israel
After a plague afflicted the Philistine cities where the Ark was kept, they returned it to Israel. However, the Ark remained at Kirjath-jearim for about 20 years, largely out of public view and worship.
c. 1010 BC— this verse
David brings Ark to Jerusalem
King David's triumphant transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem, after a failed attempt, signifies a new era. This event directly sets the stage for renewed national worship and the desire expressed in Psalm 132.
c. 1005 BC
David plans a Temple
King David's strong desire to build a permanent dwelling place for the Ark and for God's presence in Jerusalem. Though he wouldn't build it himself, his intention laid the groundwork for his son Solomon's project.
This verse speaks of God meeting with His people above the mercy seat on the ark, directly connecting to the idea of the ark as God's 'footstool' and a place of divine presence.
1 Chronicles 28:2This passage explicitly calls the Ark of the Covenant God's 'footstool,' reinforcing the imagery used in Psalm 132:7 and explaining its significance in worship.
Psalm 99:5This verse also commands worship at God's 'footstool,' linking it to His holiness and presence, drawing a parallel to the call for worship in Psalm 132:7.
Isaiah 66:1Isaiah proclaims that heaven is God's throne and the earth His footstool, providing cosmic context to the idea of God's dwelling place on earth as a sacred 'footstool' where His presence is accessible.
Matthew 23:21Jesus refers to the Temple as God's house and the altar as His footstool, showing how the concept of God's earthly dwelling and its sacred parts as His 'footstool' continued in later Jewish understanding and worship.
cambridgePsalms 132:7: "We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool."
7 . Let us go into his dwelling place, Let us worship at the footstool of his feet. This is the mutual exhortation of the Israelites to come and worship in the ‘dwelling place’ ( Psalm 132:5 ) which David had resolved to prepare, before the Ark. Jehovah’s footstool may mean His sanctuary, as in Psalm 99:5 ; but here more probably, as in 1 Chronicles 28:2 , the Ark is meant. As He is enthroned upon the Cherubim, t…
pulpitPsalms 132:7: "We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool."
Verse 7. - We will go into his tabernacles: we will worship at his footstool. The transfer is regarded as accomplished, and the worship as re-established, which had been intermitted while the ark was at Kirjath-jearim.
The powerful phrase "at his footstool" isn't just about a physical location; it points to the Ark of the Covenant. This Ark, beneath God's throne in heaven, served as a symbol of His presence, showing that even when God is enthroned on high, His feet are metaphorically placed on earth, accessible to His people.
This psalm recounts David's vow to find a dwelling place for God and anticipates the establishment of worship, possibly during the transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem. Verse 7 acts as a communal call to action, a rallying cry for the people to gather and worship God at His sanctuary. It expresses a present determination to approach God's presence, contrasting with the earlier, more uncertain searching described in the preceding verses.
This psalm recounts David's vow to find a dwelling place for God and anticipates the establishment of worship, possibly during the transfer of the Ark to Jerusalem. Verse 7 acts as a communal call to action, a rallying cry for the people to gather and worship God at His sanctuary. It expresses a present determination to approach God's presence, contrasting with the earlier, more uncertain searching described in the preceding verses.
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c. 998 BC
Solomon begins Temple construction
Following his father David's plans and with immense resources, Solomon commenced the building of the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem, the permanent sanctuary for the Ark.
c. 991 BC
Dedication of Solomon's Temple
The completion and dedication of the First Temple, culminating in the Ark being placed in the Most Holy Place. This fulfilled David's vision and provided the ultimate 'dwelling place' for God's presence.
"“Let us go to his dwelling place; let us worship at his footstool!”" — The powerful phrase "at his footstool" isn't just about a physical location; it points to the Ark of the Covenant. This Ark, beneath God's throne in heaven, served as a symbol of His presence, showin…