Psalm 132:8

Arise, O Lord, into thy rest; thou, and the ark of thy strength.

Cross-reference

In Psalm 132:14, God declares this his resting place — directly answering the plea in verse 8 for the LORD to enter his resting place.

Psalm 24:7 Parallel

In Psalm 24:7, the call for gates to lift up parallels the ark's entry into the resting place — both depict the LORD's presence entering a sanctuary.

Psalm 78:61 Contrast

Psalm 78:61 refers to the ark as God's 'strength' captured — contrasting with the ark entering rest here.

Numbers 10:35 is the identical prayer when the ark set out — 'Rise up, LORD' — directly echoed here.

Numbers 10:36 says 'Return, O LORD' when the ark rested — matching the 'rest' theme in this verse.

2 Chronicles 6:41 quotes this verse verbatim in Solomon's temple dedication prayer.

2 Samuel 6:17 Historical context

2 Samuel 6:17 records David placing the ark in its tent — the historical event this psalm celebrates.

1 Chronicles 6:31 Historical context

1 Chronicles 6:31 mentions the ark having rest after David set up musicians — directly linked to this verse's 'rest'.

1 Chronicles 16:1 Historical context

1 Chronicles 16:1 describes the ark being brought into the tent David pitched — the very event referenced.

2 Chronicles 5:7 Historical context

2 Chronicles 5:7 shows the ark entering the temple's holy place — the ultimate rest Solomon's prayer invokes.

2 Chronicles 6:42 continues the prayer by quoting Psalm 132:10 — the next verse after this one.

Ezekiel 24:21 describes God profaning his sanctuary — a stark contrast to the prayer for God to enter his resting place in Psalm 132:8.