We have heard of it in Ephrata… When I was young, and lived in Bethlehem, otherwise called Ephrata, I heard of God's tabernacle and ark, and had a devout desire of seeking it; and accordingly I found it at Cariathiarim, the city of the woods: where it was till it was removed to Jerusalem. See 1 Par. 13.
131:7. We will go into his tabernacle: we will adore in the place where his feet stood.
131:8. Arise, O Lord, into thy resting place: thou and the ark, which thou hast sanctified.
131:9. Let thy priests be clothed with justice: and let thy saints rejoice.
131:10. For thy servant David's sake, turn not away the face of thy anointed.
131:11. The Lord hath sworn truth to David, and he will not make it void: of the fruit of thy womb I will set upon thy throne.
131:12. If thy children will keep my covenant, and these my testimonies which I shall teach them: Their children also for evermore shall sit upon thy throne.
131:13. For the Lord hath chosen Sion: he hath chosen it for his dwelling.
131:14. This is my rest for ever and ever: here will I dwell, for I have chosen it.
131:15. Blessing I will bless her widow: I will satisfy her poor with bread.