Show Don't Tell: Psalm 132

Instead of saying "God promised to establish David's throne in Zion," hear the oath. Song of Ascents. Longest song of ascent. "LORD, remember David and all his self-denial. He swore an oath to the LORD, he made a vow to the Mighty One of Jacob: 'I will not enter my house or go to my bed, I will allow no sleep to my eyes or slumber to my eyelids, till I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.'" No sleep, no rest until God has a home. David's vow. "We heard it in Ephrathah, we came upon it in the fields of Jaar: 'Let us go to his dwelling place, let us worship at his footstool, saying, 'Arise, LORD, and come to your resting place, you and the ark of your might.''" Ark's journey remembered. "May your priests be clothed with your righteousness; may your faithful people sing for joy." Priestly clothing. "For the sake of your servant David, do not reject your anointed one." Then God's response: "The LORD swore an oath to David, a sure oath he will not revoke: 'One of your own descendants I will place on your throne. If your sons keep my covenant and the statutes I teach them, then their sons will sit on your throne for ever and ever.'" Conditional dynasty. "For the LORD has chosen Zion, he has desired it for his dwelling, saying, 'This is my resting place for ever and ever; here I will sit enthroned, for I have desired it. I will bless her with abundant provisions; her poor I will satisfy with food. I will clothe her priests with salvation, and her faithful people will ever sing for joy. Here I will make a horn grow for David and set up a lamp for my anointed one.'"