Psalm 132:13

New English Translation

Certainly the Lord has chosen Zion; he decided to make it his home.

Cross References

1 Kings 11:13

But I will not tear away the entire kingdom; I will leave your son one tribe for my servant David’s sake and for the sake of my chosen city Jerusalem.”

2 Chronicles 7:16

Now I have chosen and consecrated this temple by making it my permanent home; I will be constantly present there.

Ezra 1:3

Anyone from his people among you (may his God be with him!) may go up to Jerusalem, which is in Judah, and may build the temple of the Lord God of Israel – he is the God who is in Jerusalem.

Psalm 68:16

Why do you look with envy, O mountains with many peaks, at the mountain where God has decided to live? Indeed the Lord will live there permanently!

Psalm 87:2

The Lord loves the gates of Zion more than all the dwelling places of Jacob.

Psalm 9:12

For the one who takes revenge against murderers took notice of the oppressed; he did not overlook their cry for help

Isaiah 14:32

How will they respond to the messengers of this nation? Indeed, the Lord has made Zion secure; the oppressed among his people will find safety in her.

Hebrews 12:22

But you have come to Mount Zion, the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to myriads of angels, to the assembly