Psalms Chapter 132 Discussion

Thank you for your reply.

The only degrees of which we read in the Bible are "THE Degrees" (steps) on the sundial of Ahaz by which the shadow of the sun went backwards in the days of his son Hezekiah, as a sign from Jehovah that he should recover from his sickness while Jerusalem was surrounded by the armies of the King of Assyria, and Hezekiah was under the sentence of death from the King of Terrors

On his recovery from his sickness, Hezekiah said ( Isa. 38:20) The LORD was gracious to save me: therefore we will sing my

songs [of the Degrees ] to the stringed instruments all the days of our life in the house of the LORD.

2 Kings 20

Isaiah 38

Chris,

That makes sense since Jerusalem, especially the Temple, was built on a hill, a southern extension of a mountain.

Hi Jennifer. The superscription of 'Song of Degrees' is found in Psalms 120-134, and translated from the Hebrew, it is 'a Song of Ascents'. There are various interpretations given to this phrase, but it seems most likely that these were specific Psalms (or, Pilgrim songs) that were sung by Israel as they traveled to Jerusalem to attend their feasts. The meaning may have coincided with the steps, or paces, they took in their walk or climb towards Jerusalem. Why these particular Psalms & not others were sung, I cannot explain.

What is a song of degrees?

To keep the covenant and testimony in verse 12;is to remain faithful to the laws of the God of Israel and continue to reap the blessings of being His chosen people who were saved out of Egypt and to be given the Promised Land. Of course; no one can do this apart from the power of the Holy Spirit. Anyone, according to James 2:10 he who has broken one law has broken them all; and scripture also indicates that he who sets aside the least of these commandments will be least in the Kingdom of Heaven. ( Matthew 5:19). There are results therefore; to omission of teaching unpopular things; as well as commission of things forbidden. In either case; we cannot ignore what Christ taught for if we love Him; we will obey Him. ( 1 John 2:3).

When we know the lawgiver; grace sets us free. We have an indication of the literal and spiritual descendants ruling and reigning in Zion; whether on earth during the Millennium; or when the heavenly city comes to earth afterwards and all are in eternal bodies. The Old Testament saints such as David will rule and reign; and certainly the Apostles as well; as this group likely constitutes the 24 elders in Revelation 4:10. The Lord will surely restore the earth in fullness when He returns as v. 15 states. He who is trusted in earthly things can be assured authority over heavenly ( Luke 16:11); this and many other similar admonitions encourage us to trust that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him ( Hebrews 11:6).

There is much controversy on where the dome of the Rock is;

The Temple King David built; but was destroyed in 70ad

The courts and buildings built by the Romans

The 1 (of 2) copper scrolls found

Gihon springs (4000yrs old)

Lots of new videos on the Temple being rebuilt on YouTube.

I do not find in Psalms 132 that Solomon built the first temple in Jerusalem. I do find it in 1 Chronicles 17. Why is this question posed in the Psalms 132 reading?

Jehovah God in you I trust o Lord remember us and all the hardship we endured and save us as we pass through the water

Zion is Jerusalem.

I think that this psalm can minister to those who need there afflictions cleared. keep praying and send some truths to me also , by my email address o.k. And also keep praying for my nephew- Jamie Jackman for his behavior, his schoolwork and his thinking. God bless you always and don't forget this message.. Yours Sincerely brother-in- Christ....

read the previous psalm 131 - you don't need to worry about Zion.

Where is Zion? Is this considered heaven? This is written long before the new testament, which in Rev. 21:1 says there will be a new heaven and new earth. Does that mean Zion is heaven until Jesus returns then it will be upgraded or closed so a new heaven is created?