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Psalms 132:17 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Psalms 132:17 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Psalms chapter 132 verse 17 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed. lamp: or, candle”
Psalms 132:17 (KJV)
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Commentary on Psalms 132:17
Davidic dynasty is guaranteed: 'There will I make the horn of David to bud: I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed.' The phrase 'there' connects to Zion (vv. 13-14) - in the place God chose. The metaphor 'make the horn of David to bud' combines two images: horn (qeren) represents power/strength (1 Samuel 2:10; Psalm 89:17, 24; 92:10), while 'bud/sprout' (tsamach) suggests growth, branching, flourishing (Isaiah 4:2; Jeremiah 23:5; 33:15; Zechariah 3:8; 6:12). Together they picture David's dynasty growing in power and extending influence. The parallel 'I have ordained a lamp for mine anointed'...
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Cross-References for Psalms 132:17
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“And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;”
“and I will give you the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I am Yahweh.”
“because of the covenant that he had made with David”
“that David my servant may have a lamp always before me in Jerusalem”
“to set up his son after him”
“But my horn shalt thou exalt like the horn of an unicorn: I shall be anointed with fresh oil.”
“for David his servant's sake”
“the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel”