Psalm 132:13-18 Part 3 of 4

For the LORD has chosen Jerusalem;

    he has desired it for his home.

"This is my resting place forever," he said.

    "I will live here, for this is the home I desired.

I will bless this city and make it prosperous;

    I will satisfy its poor with food.

I will clothe its priests with godliness;

    its faithful servants will sing for joy.

Here I will increase the power of David;

    my anointed one will be a light for my people.

I will clothe his enemies with shame,

    but he will be a glorious king." 

     

"Here I will increase the power of David;"

2 Kings 8:19

But the LORD did not want to destroy Judah, for he had promised his servant David that his descendants would continue to rule, shining like a lamp forever. (see 2 Kings 8:16-24, also 2 Chronicles 21)

Psalm 18:29  

In your strength I can crush an army;

    with my God I can scale any wall.  (see all Psalm 18)

Psalm 92:10  

But you have made me as strong as a wild ox.

    You have anointed me with the finest oil.  (see all Psalm 92)

Luke 1:69-70  

"He has sent us a mighty Savior

    from the royal line of his servant David,

just as he promised

    through his holy prophets long ago."  (see Luke 1:67-80)

 

"my anointed one will be a light for my people."  

Isaiah 42:6  

"I, the LORD, have called you to demonstrate my righteousness.

    I will take you by the hand and guard you,

and I will give you to my people, Israel,

    as a symbol of my covenant with them.

And you will be a light to guide the nations."  (see all Isaiah 42)

Isaiah 49:6  

He says, "You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me.

    I will make you a light to the Gentiles,

    and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth."  

    (see all Isaiah 49)

John 12:46  

"I have come as a light to shine in this dark world, so that all who put their trust in me will no longer remain in the dark."  (see all John 12)

John 1:4  

The Word gave life to everything that was created, 

    and his life brought light to everyone.  (see John 1:1-18)

Acts 13:47  

"For the Lord gave us this command when he said,

    'I have made you a light to the Gentiles,

        to bring salvation to the farthest corners of the earth.' "  

        (see Acts 13:13-52)

     

(parentheses are mine)

 

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