Psalm 133

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 133:1

CHRISTIAN UNITY‘Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.’Psalms 133:1Some things are good, but not pleasant; others are pleasant, but not good; it is not easy to combine the two qualities; but in unity both converge; pleasantness and the highest good. This our Lord intended for His Church; this He prayed for (see St. John 17:21).Christ did not come down from heaven simply to unfold a revelation of God’s love by His atoning death, and then return,... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 133:1-3

CXXXIII. Fraternal Love.— The general sense is clear, but it presents difficulties due to the intrusion of glosses. The “ unity” spoken of here is the special good-will which becomes those who join in Temple worship. It is compared to precious oil with which Aaron was consecrated ( Leviticus 8:30), and which was used in such abundance that it streamed from his beard to the collar of his vestment. Next this fraternal unity is compared with the life-giving dew (p. 29) which falls abundantly on... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133

PSALM 133 THE ARGUMENT. This Psalm was composed by David upon the happy occasion of the ending of the civil war between the two houses of Saul and David; in which, having felt the sad effects of discord and division, both the king and people were more sensible of the great blessing of reconciliation and unity. David extolleth the benefit and excellency of the unity and brotherly communion of the faithful. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:1

Behold, how good and how pleasant it is! you have been harassed by a civil war, take notice of this blessed change with thankfulness to God for it. For brethren; for us, who are brethren, not only by nature and blood, but also by combination in one and the same commonwealth, and by the profession of the same religion. read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

It is no less grateful and refreshing than that oil which was plentifully poured forth upon Aaron’s head at the time of his consecration to the priestly office, which was exceeding pleasant, not only for the extraordinary fragrancy of it, but because by this, together with the other rites prescribed, he was initiated into that sacred office, which was so acceptable to God, and so comfortable and beneficial to the people, as being the happy instrument of making atonement to God for them, and of... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:3

It is no less grateful than the dew is which falls upon that great and goodly hill of Hermon, whereby it is both refreshed and made fruitful. And as the dew which falleth upon the mountains of Zion, i.e. either upon the several parts and ridges or tops of that mountain, whereof one was peculiarly called Zion, and another Moriah; or upon the mountains which are round about Jerusalem, Psalms 125:2, which is oft called Zion, as Psalms 132:13. And these may be opposed to Hermon, which was remote... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

INTRODUCTIONIn the superscription this Psalm is attributed to David. It has been thought by some that it was composed on the occasion of the coming of the elders of Israel to Hebron to anoint him king over all the tribes of Israel (2 Samuel 5:1-3; 1 Chronicles 12:38-40). Others have opined that the assembling of the people in great multitudes at Zion to celebrate the great religious festivals gave rise to the Psalm. But it is impossible to come to any certain conclusion as to the date or... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1

Psalms 133:1 This is one of those bursts of feeling the truth and beauty of which every human heart at once acknowledges. Separation, isolation, discord, are unnatural and inhuman. I. If we wish to appreciate as it deserves this rich gift of God, it is clear that we must look at it in family life. Indeed, the words of the text, however applicable they may be to national and social concord, suggest to us at once the picture not of a nation or of a numerous society, but of a family. We seem to... read more

William Nicoll

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalms 133:0 I. Consider what we may not expect even for the sake of attaining so good a thing as Christian unity. (1) It is absurd and even wrong to suppose that each particular denomination should surrender its prominent witness to the specific truth for the sake of which we may almost say it exists, or in any way diminish the strength and emphasis of its testimony. (2) We cannot expect each other to think lightly of our differences. But the strength of our convictions need not make us... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 133:1-3

DISCOURSE: 727THE BENEFIT OF CHRISTIAN UNITYPsalms 133:1-3. Behold, how goad and how pleasant it it for Brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments: as the dew of Herman, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore,IN this psalm we have a commendation of Christian love and unity. It... read more

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 133:1

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 133:1-3

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:1

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:2

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Psalms 133:3

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1

Sermon Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - Psalms 133:1-3

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