Bible Strands
Psalms 132:1
A song of ascents. O LORD, remember on behalf of David all the hardships he endured,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — The psalmist addresses Yahweh directly as part of a "song of ascents," likely sung by pilgrims or temple personnel. The speaker petitions God to recall the specific hardships David endured before detailing his vows in the following verse.
The words — The imperative זְכוֹר (ze.khor) commands God to "remember," while עֻנּוֹת (u.no.T/o) denotes the "afflictions" or hardships David suffered. These terms frame the verse as a direct appeal for divine recall of past suffering rather than a general prayer.
The thread — The "song of ascents" heading links this verse to Psalms 120:1, 121:1, and 129:1, situating it within a pilgrimage collection. The focus on endured hardship parallels the distress and persecution themes in Psalms 120:1 and 129:1.
Why it lands — The text requires the reader to ground petitions in God's covenant memory of David's past trials. It demands that worship acknowledge historical suffering as the basis for requesting divine action.
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The Hebrew words
King James Version
A Song of degrees. Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:
Cross-references
- Psalms 120:1 A song of ascents. In my distress I cried to the LORD, and He answered me.
- Psalms 129:1 A song of ascents. Many a time they have persecuted me from my youth—let Israel now declare—
- Psalms 121:1 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come?
- Psalms 126:1 A song of ascents. When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers.
- Lamentations 5:1 Remember, O LORD, what has happened to us. Look and see our disgrace!
- Genesis 8:1 But God remembered Noah and all the animals and livestock that were with him in the ark. And God sent a wind over the earth, and the waters began to subside.
- Exodus 2:24 So God heard their groaning, and He remembered His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.
- Psalms 125:1 A song of ascents. Those who trust in the LORD are like Mount Zion. It cannot be moved; it abides forever.
- Psalms 128:1 A song of ascents. Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in His ways!
- Lamentations 3:19 Remember my affliction and wandering, the wormwood and the gall.