Psalm 133

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 133:3

Psalms 133:3. As the dew of Hermon It is no less grateful than the dew is which falls upon that great and goodly hill of Hermon, thereby both refreshing and rendering it fruitful. Thus, as by the former similitude he illustrated the pleasantness, he here points out the profitableness of unity, the blessed fruit which it produces. And as the dew that descended upon Zion Upon the several parts and ridges of that mountain, or upon the mountains which are round about Jerusalem, which is... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalm 132 -134 A house of prayer for IsraelA visit to the temple is a fitting occasion to recall the origins of the temple. David, with much difficulty, brought the ark (or covenant box) to Jerusalem with the aim of building God a house (132:1-5; cf. 2 Samuel 6:3-13; 2 Samuel 7:1-3; see also introductory notes to Psalms 24:0). Previously the ark had been at Kiriath-jearim, also known as Baale-judah and here called ‘the fields of Jaar’. David therefore went from Bethlehem (Ephrathah) to... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:1

Title. A Song of degrees. Same as 120. The three subjects of the three Psalms of this last group are merged in blessing. of David = by David. Hezekiah found this Psalm exactly suited for his purpose. David wrote it on the experience of a similar blessing of "unity, "when "all Israel" were united "as the heart of ONE MAN "(2 Samuel 19:9 , 2 Samuel 19:14 ). It was the same with Hezekiah. Read 2 Chronicles 30:5 , 2 Chronicles 30:6 , 2Ch 30:11 , 2 Chronicles 30:18 , and note the "ONE HEART" ( Psa... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:2

ointment = oil (Exodus 30:23-25 ). ran down = descended. Exodus 29:7 . Leviticus 8:12 ; Leviticus 21:10 . went down = descended, as in Psalms 133:3 . to the skirts, &c. = to the opening of his robes (see Exodus 28:32 ). Hebrew = mouth (or opening). read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:3

As = [It is] like, as in Psalms 133:2 . And as the dew. Omit these italics. descended. Compare Psalms 133:2 . Zion. The dew (or copious summer night mist) was one. The same dew descended on Zion in the south as on Hermon in the north. Zion's dew represents the tribe of Judah. Hermon's dew represents Asher, Ephraim, Manasseh, Zebulon, Issachar (2 Chronicles 30:11 , 2 Chronicles 30:18 , 2 Chronicles 30:25 , 2 Chronicles 30:26 ). The idea is not in the motion of this dew, from Hermon to... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 133:1

PSALM 133THE EXCELLENCY OF BROTHERLY UNITYThis is the fourteenth of the so-called Pilgrim Songs, or Songs of Ascents. The superscription attributes the Psalm to David, but that superscription was omitted by the RSV, perhaps indicating some reluctance on the part of translators to accept David's authorship. A tiny thing such as this points to the weakness of that version.Leupold accepted the Davidic authorship, pointing out that, "The evidence against it is not convincing."[1] Such things as the... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:1

Psalms 133:0. The benefit of the communion of saints. A Song of Degrees of David. Title. לדוד המעלות שׁיר Shiir hammangaloth ledavid.] This psalm is thought to have been written by David upon the agreement of the other tribes, with that of Judah, after Absalom's rebellion. It was very fitly used after the captivity, when the remainder of the tribes, formerly separated under Rehoboam, united themselves with the tribe of Judah; and quietly lived under the same common government. Bishop Patrick... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

Psalms 133:2. It is like the precious ointment, &c.— This verse is explained by Exodus 30:23; Exo 30:38 where God gave directions concerning the ointment which was to anoint Aaron and his sons. It was to be composed of several rich spices, which, by being rightly tempered and mixed together, yielded a most fragrant odour, and thus became a most expressive emblem of an unanimous and well cemented society; all jointly conspiring, and in strict friendship contributing, according to their... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:3

Psalms 133:3. Upon the mountains of Zion— Bishop Hare supposes this to be Sirion, which was a part of Anti-Libanus, and near to mount Hermon: but it is plain from Deu 4:48 that Hermon was also called Zion; Hermon being the general name of a chain of mountains, or rather of one large mountain, with several lesser ones belonging to it. The hills of Zion here mentioned, were probably situated on the lower parts of Hermon; from whence the dew flowed down upon them. The verb and preposition which... read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 133

PSALM 133 :-. The blessings of fraternal unity. read more

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 133:3

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:1

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:2

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Psalms 133:3

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Psalms 133:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:1

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:3

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 133

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