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then we found it in the distant countryside of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/psalms/132.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/psalms/132.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/psalms/132.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; We found it in the fields of the woods.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/psalms/132.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Behold, we heard <i>about</i> it in Ephrathah, We found it in the field of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah, We found it in the field of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/psalms/132.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah; We found it in the field of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/psalms/132.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah, We found it in the fields of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/psalms/132.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it at Ephrathah; We found it in the field of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/psalms/132.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We heard of the ark in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/psalms/132.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />We heard of the ark in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/psalms/132.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: We found it in the field of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/psalms/132.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When we were in Ephrath, we heard that the sacred chest was somewhere near Jaar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/psalms/132.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it in Ephrathah: we found it in the field of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/psalms/132.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Now, we have heard about the ark [of the promise]being in Ephrathah. We have found it in Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/psalms/132.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />In Bethlehem we heard about the Covenant Box, and we found it in the fields of Jearim. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/psalms/132.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />We heard about it in Ephrata; we found it in the fields of Jaar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/psalms/132.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/psalms/132.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Look, we heard about it in Ephrathah, we found it in the territory of Jaar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/psalms/132.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Look, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/psalms/132.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/psalms/132.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We found it in the field of Jaar. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/psalms/132.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Behold, we have heard it in Ephratah, "" We have found it in the fields of the forest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/psalms/132.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> 'Lo, we have heard it in Ephratah, We have found it in the fields of the forest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/psalms/132.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />Behold, we heard it in Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the forest.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/psalms/132.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Behold we have heard of it in Ephrata: we have found it in the fields of the wood. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/psalms/132.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br /><V 131:6>Behold, we heard of it in Ephrathah. We discovered it in the fields of the forest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/psalms/132.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />“We have heard of it in Ephrathah; we have found it in the fields of Jaar. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/psalms/132.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />We heard of it in Ephrathah; we found it in the fields of Jaar.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/psalms/132.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah; we found it in the fields.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/psalms/132.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Behold, we heard it in Ephrata and we found it in the fields.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/psalms/132.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Lo, we heard of it as being in Ephrath; We found it in the field of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/psalms/132.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Behold, we heard of it in Ephratha; we found it in the fields of the wood.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/psalms/132-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/nFaD2oDhKPc?start=16602" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/psalms/132.htm">Remember David's Affliction</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>until I find a place for the LORD, a dwelling for the Mighty One of Jacob.” <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2009.htm" title="2009: hin·nêh- (Interjection) -- Lo! behold! Prolongation for hen; lo!"></a> <a href="/hebrew/8085.htm" title="8085: šə·ma·‘ă·nū·hā (V-Qal-Perf-1cp:: 3fs) -- To hear. A primitive root; to hear intelligently.">We heard that the ark was</a> <a href="/hebrew/672.htm" title="672: ḇə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh (Prep-b:: N-proper-fs) -- Or mephrathah; from parah; fruitfulness; Ephrath, another name for Bethlehem; once perhaps for Ephraim; also of an Israelitish woman.">in Ephrathah;</a> <a href="/hebrew/4672.htm" title="4672: mə·ṣā·nū·hā (V-Qal-Perf-1cp:: 3fs) -- To attain to, find. ">we found</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: biś·ḏê- (Prep-b:: N-mpc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">it in the fields</a> <a href="/hebrew/3293.htm" title="3293: yā·‘ar (N-proper-fs) -- From an unused root probably meaning to thicken with verdure; a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb.">of Jaar.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>Let us go to His dwelling place; let us worship at His footstool.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a></span><br />Then the men of Kiriath-jearim came for the ark of the LORD and took it into Abinadab’s house on the hill. And they consecrated his son Eleazar to guard the ark of the LORD. / And from that day a long time passed, twenty years in all, as the ark remained at Kiriath-jearim. And all the house of Israel mournfully sought the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-2.htm">2 Samuel 6:2-3</a></span><br />And he and all his troops set out for Baale of Judah to bring up from there the ark of God, which is called by the Name—the name of the LORD of Hosts, who is enthroned between the cherubim that are on it. / They set the ark of God on a new cart and brought it from the house of Abinadab, which was on the hill. Uzzah and Ahio, the sons of Abinadab, were guiding the new cart,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">1 Chronicles 13:5-6</a></span><br />So David assembled all Israel, from the River Shihor in Egypt to Lebo-hamath, to bring the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim. / David and all Israel went up to Baalah of Judah (that is, Kiriath-jearim) to bring up from there the ark of God the LORD, who is enthroned between the cherubim—the ark that is called by the Name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/15-25.htm">1 Chronicles 15:25-28</a></span><br />So David, the elders of Israel, and the commanders of thousands went with rejoicing to bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from the house of Obed-edom. / And because God helped the Levites who were carrying the ark of the covenant of the LORD, they sacrificed seven bulls and seven rams. / Now David was dressed in a robe of fine linen, as were all the Levites who were carrying the ark, as well as the singers and Chenaniah, the director of music for the singers. David also wore a linen ephod. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/6-12.htm">2 Samuel 6:12-15</a></span><br />Now it was reported to King David, “The LORD has blessed the house of Obed-edom and all that belongs to him, because of the ark of God.” So David went and had the ark of God brought up from the house of Obed-edom into the City of David with rejoicing. / When those carrying the ark of the LORD had advanced six paces, he sacrificed an ox and a fattened calf. / And David, wearing a linen ephod, danced with all his might before the LORD, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/16-1.htm">1 Chronicles 16:1-6</a></span><br />So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. / Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/4-3.htm">1 Samuel 4:3-4</a></span><br />When the troops returned to the camp, the elders of Israel asked, “Why has the LORD brought defeat on us before the Philistines today? Let us bring the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Shiloh, so that it may go with us to save us from the hand of our enemies.” / So the people sent men to Shiloh, and they brought back the ark of the covenant of the LORD of Hosts, who sits enthroned between the cherubim. And the two sons of Eli, Hophni and Phinehas, were there with the ark of the covenant of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/5-1.htm">1 Samuel 5:1-2</a></span><br />After the Philistines had captured the ark of God, they took it from Ebenezer to Ashdod, / carried it into the temple of Dagon, and set it beside his statue.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/6-21.htm">1 Samuel 6:21</a></span><br />So they sent messengers to the people of Kiriath-jearim, saying, “The Philistines have returned the ark of the LORD. Come down and take it up with you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_samuel/7-12.htm">1 Samuel 7:12</a></span><br />Afterward, Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer, saying, “Thus far the LORD has helped us.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/1-4.htm">2 Chronicles 1:4</a></span><br />Now David had brought the ark of God from Kiriath-jearim to the place he had prepared for it, because he had pitched a tent for it in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-6</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled before him in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / And all the men of Israel came together to King Solomon at the feast in the seventh month, the month of Ethanim. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the priests took up the ark, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_chronicles/5-2.htm">2 Chronicles 5:2-5</a></span><br />At that time Solomon assembled in Jerusalem the elders of Israel—all the tribal heads and family leaders of the Israelites—to bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD from Zion, the City of David. / So all the men of Israel came together to the king at the feast in the seventh month. / When all the elders of Israel had arrived, the Levites took up the ark, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/7-12.htm">Jeremiah 7:12</a></span><br />But go now to the place in Shiloh where I first made a dwelling for My Name, and see what I did to it because of the wickedness of My people Israel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/26-6.htm">Jeremiah 26:6</a></span><br />then I will make this house like Shiloh, and I will make this city an object of cursing among all the nations of the earth.’”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">See, we heard of it at Ephratah: we found it in the fields of the wood.</p><p class="hdg">at Ephratah</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ruth/1-2.htm">Ruth 1:2</a></b></br> And the name of the man <i>was</i> Elimelech, and the name of his wife Naomi, and the name of his two sons Mahlon and Chilion, Ephrathites of Bethlehemjudah. And they came into the country of Moab, and continued there.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/17-12.htm">1 Samuel 17:12</a></b></br> Now David <i>was</i> the son of that Ephrathite of Bethlehemjudah, whose name <i>was</i> Jesse; and he had eight sons: and the man went among men <i>for</i> an old man in the days of Saul.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a></b></br> But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, <i>though</i> thou be little among the thousands of Judah, <i>yet</i> out of thee shall he come forth unto me <i>that is</i> to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth <i>have been</i> from of old, from everlasting.</p><p class="hdg">we found</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_samuel/7-1.htm">1 Samuel 7:1</a></b></br> And the men of Kirjathjearim came, and fetched up the ark of the LORD, and brought it into the house of Abinadab in the hill, and sanctified Eleazar his son to keep the ark of the LORD.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">1 Chronicles 13:5,6</a></b></br> So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the entering of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjathjearim… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-4.htm">Eph'rathah</a> <a href="/psalms/104-11.htm">Field</a> <a href="/psalms/107-37.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/psalms/104-20.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/psalms/119-143.htm">Found</a> <a href="/psalms/120-1.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/psalms/112-7.htm">News</a> <a href="/psalms/96-12.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Ephratah</a> <a href="/genesis/35-16.htm">Ephrath</a> <a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Ephrathah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/2-24.htm">Eph'rathah</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-23.htm">Field</a> <a href="/psalms/144-13.htm">Fields</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/2-6.htm">Forest</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-13.htm">Found</a> <a href="/psalms/138-4.htm">Heard</a> <a href="/proverbs/6-13.htm">News</a> <a href="/psalms/141-7.htm">Wood</a><div class="vheading2">Psalm 132</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-1.htm">David in his prayer commends unto God the reverent care he had for the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-8.htm">His prayer at the removing of the ark</a></span><br><span class="reftext">11. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/psalms/132-11.htm">With a repetition of God's promises</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/132.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/psalms/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/psalms/132.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>We heard that the ark was in Ephrathah;</b><br>The mention of "Ephrathah" refers to a region associated with Bethlehem, as seen in other biblical texts (<a href="/micah/5-2.htm">Micah 5:2</a>, <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm">Ruth 4:11</a>). This area is significant in biblical history as the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. The ark of the covenant, representing God's presence, was central to Israel's worship and identity. The phrase suggests a time when the ark was not in its rightful place in the tabernacle, possibly during the period of the Judges when the ark was captured by the Philistines (1 Samuel 4-6). The longing to locate the ark reflects a desire to restore proper worship and God's favor.<p><b>we found it in the fields of Jaar.</b><br>"Jaar" is often understood to refer to Kiriath-jearim, a town where the ark was kept for 20 years after being returned by the Philistines (<a href="/1_samuel/7.htm">1 Samuel 7:1-2</a>). This location was in the territory of Judah, not far from Jerusalem. The fields of Jaar symbolize a place of waiting and preparation before the ark's eventual transfer to Jerusalem by King David (<a href="/2_samuel/6.htm">2 Samuel 6:1-15</a>). This movement of the ark prefigures the coming of Christ, who would establish a new covenant and dwell among His people. The search and discovery of the ark highlight themes of seeking God's presence and the fulfillment of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephrathah.htm">Ephrathah</a></b><br>This is a region associated with Bethlehem, the birthplace of King David and later, Jesus Christ. It is significant as a place of origin and prophecy.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_ark_of_the_covenant.htm">The Ark of the Covenant</a></b><br>A sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence and covenant with Israel. Its location and movement were central to Israel's worship and identity.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/f/fields_of_jaar.htm">Fields of Jaar</a></b><br>Likely referring to the area around Kiriath-jearim, where the Ark was kept for a time before being brought to Jerusalem by King David. This place is significant in the history of the Ark's journey.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_david.htm">King David</a></b><br>Although not directly mentioned in this verse, David's desire to bring the Ark to Jerusalem is a key event related to this passage. His actions reflect his heart for worship and God's presence.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_israelites.htm">The Israelites</a></b><br>The people of God who sought the Ark, representing their longing for God's presence and guidance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_god's_presence.htm">The Significance of God's Presence</a></b><br>The Ark symbolized God's presence among His people. As believers, we are called to seek and cherish God's presence in our lives through prayer, worship, and obedience.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_worship.htm">The Importance of Worship</a></b><br>David's desire to bring the Ark to Jerusalem underscores the importance of worship in the life of a believer. We should prioritize worship both individually and corporately, recognizing it as central to our relationship with God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/longing_for_god.htm">Longing for God</a></b><br>The search for the Ark reflects a deep longing for God. In our spiritual journey, we should cultivate a similar longing, seeking God earnestly and consistently.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_faithfulness_and_fulfillment.htm">God's Faithfulness and Fulfillment</a></b><br>The connection between Ephrathah and the birth of Jesus highlights God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises. We can trust in God's timing and His plans for our lives.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/historical_context_and_spiritual_lessons.htm">Historical Context and Spiritual Lessons</a></b><br>Understanding the historical context of biblical events enriches our spiritual insights. We should study Scripture diligently, seeking to understand its historical and spiritual dimensions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_psalm_132.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Psalm 132</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_verify_the_ark's_find_in_ephrathah.htm">Psalm 132:6: How can we verify the historical accuracy of discovering the ark in “Ephrathah” when there is limited archeological evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/can_the_ark's_location_host_god's_presence.htm">Psalm 132:8: Is there any scientific or historical basis for believing the ark's physical location could host God's presence?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_david's_vow_in_psalm_132_2-5_historical.htm">Psalm 132:2-5: Is there reliable historical record that David made such a solemn vow, or might this be a later tradition retrofitted into his story?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_no_record_of_god's_footstool.htm">Psalm 99:5 calls for worship at God's footstool; if this footstool is literal, why is there no archaeological record or clear location for it?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/psalms/132.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">Lo, we heard.</span>--This verse has been pronounced inexplicable, and yet the general intention is clear. The vow in which David declared his purpose has just been quoted, and that which is now said to have been heard and found can hardly be anything else than this purpose. In fact, the <span class= "ital">feminine </span>suffix to the verbs points directly back to the word rendered <span class= "ital">afflictions </span>in <a href="/psalms/132-1.htm" title="Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions:">Psalm 132:1</a>, which is really a feminine form. This being settled, we need not go from the plain direction of such places as <a href="/genesis/35-19.htm" title="And Rachel died, and was buried in the way to Ephrath, which is Bethlehem.">Genesis 35:19</a>; <a href="/genesis/48-7.htm" title="And as for me, when I came from Padan, Rachel died by me in the land of Canaan in the way, when yet there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and I buried her there in the way of Ephrath; the same is Bethlehem.">Genesis 48:7</a>; <a href="/ruth/4-11.htm" title="And all the people that were in the gate, and the elders, said, We are witnesses. The LORD make the woman that is come into your house like Rachel and like Leah, which two did build the house of Israel: and do you worthily in Ephratah, and be famous in Bethlehem:">Ruth 4:11</a>; <a href="/micah/5-2.htm" title="But you, Bethlehem Ephratah, though you be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of you shall he come forth to me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.">Micah 5:2</a>, which pronounce the identity of Ephratah with Bethlehem, to seek any other locality which might possibly be so called. David's purpose would naturally be connected--especially after a long lapse of time--with the birthplace of his family. But though taking this poetical licence, the psalm keeps sufficiently close to history as to recognise in the discovery of the Ark at Kirjath-jearim an important, nay, a decisive step in the project of building the Temple. Though his purpose may not have been even dimly defined to David when he moved the Ark, history justly sees in that momentous change the initial step in the grander undertaking. That <span class= "ital">"</span>the fields of the wood" (Heb., <span class= "ital">sedey-y?'ar</span>) is one designation of Kirjath-jearim (city of Yaarim, which went by so many names: <a href="/jeremiah/26-20.htm" title="And there was also a man that prophesied in the name of the LORD, Urijah the son of Shemaiah of Kirjathjearim, who prophesied against this city and against this land according to all the words of Jeremiah.">Jeremiah 26:20</a>; <a href="/ezra/2-25.htm" title="The children of Kirjatharim, Chephirah, and Beeroth, seven hundred and forty and three.">Ezra 2:25</a>; <a href="/context/joshua/15-10.htm" title="And the border compassed from Baalah westward to mount Seir, and passed along to the side of mount Jearim, which is Chesalon, on the north side, and went down to Bethshemesh, and passed on to Timnah:">Joshua 15:10-11</a>) there can be little doubt. We must not, of course, think here of David's contemporaries, but of those of the psalmist, who poetically are represented as taking important part in the early plans for building the Temple--just as we might say, speaking of our old cathedrals, "we built fine churches in those days." The poet makes them say, identifying themselves with the people of those distant times, while naturally the historical correctness suffers, "We heard his project at Bethlehem; we found out <span class= "ital">its </span>meaning (saw it take shape) at Kirjath-jearim." For <span class= "ital">m?tsa, </span>in the sense of "finding out the meaning or discerning," see <a href="/judges/14-12.htm" title="And Samson said to them, I will now put forth a riddle to you: if you can certainly declare it me within the seven days of the feast, and find it out, then I will give you thirty sheets and thirty change of garments:">Judges 14:12</a>, "of a riddle." This sentence reminds one of a riddle by its form. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/psalms/132.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 6-10.</span> - The realization of David's design. The resting-place is, after a time, discovered and prepared. The ark is brought up and placed in it (<a href="/1_kings/8-1.htm">1 Kings 8:1-11</a>). The "priests" are" clothed with righteousness," and the "saints shout for joy." God "turns not away the face of his anointed," but accepts the costly offering. God himself "arises into his rest," and makes his presence visible from the mercy-seat (<a href="/1_kings/8-10.htm">1 Kings 8:10, 11</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/5-13.htm">2 Chronicles 5:13, 14</a>). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Lo, we heard of it at Ephratah</span>. "It" is probably "the ark" - not yet mentioned, but a main object of the writer's thoughts; and "Ephratah" is the district south and west of Jerusalem, in which both Bethlehem and Kirjath-jearim were situated. <span class="cmt_word">And found it in the fields of the wood</span>; rather, <span class="accented">in the fields of Jaar</span>. "Jaar" is a contracted and poetic name for Kirjath-jearim, where the ark remained from its return out of the country of the Philistines till David transferred it to Jerusalem (<a href="/1_chronicles/13-5.htm">1 Chronicles 13:5-13</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/psalms/132-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">We heard</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׁמַֽעֲנ֥וּהָ</span> <span class="translit">(šə·ma·‘ă·nū·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8085.htm">Strong's 8085: </a> </span><span class="str2">To hear intelligently</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the ark] was in Ephrathah;</span><br /><span class="heb">בְאֶפְרָ֑תָה</span> <span class="translit">(ḇə·’ep̄·rā·ṯāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_672.htm">Strong's 672: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ephrath -- an Israelite woman, also the name of several places in Palestine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">we found</span><br /><span class="heb">מְ֝צָאנ֗וּהָ</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣā·nū·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4672.htm">Strong's 4672: </a> </span><span class="str2">To come forth to, appear, exist, to attain, find, acquire, to occur, meet, be present</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it in the fields</span><br /><span class="heb">בִּשְׂדֵי־</span> <span class="translit">(biś·ḏê-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of Jaar.</span><br /><span class="heb">יָֽעַר׃</span> <span class="translit">(yā·‘ar)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3293.htm">Strong's 3293: </a> </span><span class="str2">A copse of bushes, a forest, honey in the comb</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/psalms/132-6.htm">Psalm 132:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/psalms/132-6.htm">OT Poetry: Psalm 132:6 Behold we heard of it in Ephrathah (Psalm Ps Psa.) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/psalms/132-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Psalm 132:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/psalms/132-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Psalm 132:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Psalm 132:7" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>