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Psalm 132:2
how he swore to the LORD, and vowed to the Mighty One of Jacob:
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The paired words “swore” and “vowed” give David’s speech weight, while “the Mighty One of Jacob” names the God who receives it.
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Genesis 49:24But his bow remained strong. The arms of his hands were made strong, by the hands of the Mighty One of Jacob, (from there is the shepherd, the stone of Israel),Both passages name the Mighty One of Jacob: Genesis credits him with strength, and David addresses his vow to him.
Isaiah 45:23I have sworn by myself. The word has gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and will not be revoked, that to me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall take …Both passages use the language of swearing an oath, though David swears to the LORD and the LORD swears by himself.
Genesis 28:20Jacob vowed a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eat, and clothing to put on,Jacob makes a vow concerning God’s care, while David vows to the God named as the Mighty One of Jacob.
Exodus 3:6Moreover he said, “I am the God of your father, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” Moses hid his face because he was afraid to look …Both passages identify God through Jacob, linking David’s vow and God’s words to Moses with the same ancestor.
Numbers 21:2Israel vowed a vow to the LORD, and said, “If you will indeed deliver this people into my hand, then I will utterly destroy their cities.”Both passages record vows to the LORD; Israel pledges to destroy enemy cities, while the psalm recalls David’s oath.
Psalm 65:1For the Chief Musician. A Psalm by David. A song. Praise waits for you, God, in Zion. Vows shall be performed to you.Both passages speak of vows addressed to God, with Psalm 132 recalling David’s vow and Psalm 65 declaring their performance.
Isaiah 1:24Therefore the Lord, GOD of Armies, the Mighty One of Israel, says: “Ah, I will get relief from my adversaries, and avenge myself on my enemies.Both name God as the Mighty One, of Jacob in the psalm and of Israel in Isaiah’s declaration of vengeance.
Psalm 56:12Your vows are on me, God. I will give thank offerings to you.Both passages speak of vows to God, with Psalm 56 acknowledging their obligation alongside promised thank offerings.
Psalm 119:106I have sworn, and have confirmed it, that I will obey your righteous ordinances.Both passages describe a sworn commitment to God; Psalm 119 names obedience to his righteous ordinances as its content.
2 Samuel 7:1When the king lived in his house, and the LORD had given him rest from all his enemies all around,Both passages concern David and the LORD; Samuel describes rest from enemies, while the psalm recalls David’s vow.
Psalm 66:13–14I will come into your temple with burnt offerings. I will pay my vows to you,Both passages concern vows made to God, with Psalm 66 expressing the speaker’s intent to pay them.
Isaiah 60:16You will also drink the milk of the nations, and will nurse from royal breasts. Then you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty …Both identify the LORD as the Mighty One of Jacob; Isaiah also names him as Savior and Redeemer.
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David’s resolve is strong, and the One he addresses is greater still. YHWH receives his vow as the Mighty One of Jacob.
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