Psalm 133:1 KJV

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 133:1

Behold - As if he looked upon such a gathering, and saw there the expressions of mutual love. This may have been uttered in the actual contemplation of such an assemblage; or it may have been a picture of the imagination.How good - How good in itself; how proper; how suited to promote happiness, and to diffuse good influences abroad.And how pleasant - The word used here means lovely, charming, attractive; that which fills the mind with delight, spoken of one beloved, Song of Solomon 7:6; of a... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Psalms 133:1

Psalms 133:1. Behold, how good and how pleasant, &c. It is good in itself, agreeable to the will of God, and therefore peculiarly pleasing to him, as it is also to all good men: it is good for us, for our honour and comfort. It is pleasant, and brings constant delight to those who experience and practise it. For brethren to dwell together in unity For us, who are brethren, not only by nature and blood, but also by combination in one and the same commonwealth, and by the... 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

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

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Psalms 133:1

1, 2. As the fragrant oil is refreshing, so this affords delight. The holy anointing oil for the high priest was olive oil mixed with four of the best spices (Exodus 30:22; Exodus 30:25; Exodus 30:30). Its rich profusion typified the abundance of the Spirit's graces. As the copious dew, such as fell on Hermon, falls in fertilizing power on the mountains of Zion, so this unity is fruitful in good works. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:1

1. The desirability of unity 133:1The psalmist called the Israelites to consider the beauty of the unity of brethren. He said it is essentially good and it is a pleasant condition. The brethren in view were believers in Israel. This was an appropriate thought for pilgrims to entertain as they anticipated meeting other worshippers in Jerusalem shortly. read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Psalms 133:1-3

Psalms 133This wisdom psalm is a classic description of the beauty of believers’ unity."Psalms 133 reflects Israel’s capacity to appreciate the common joys of life and to attribute them to the well-ordered generosity of Yahweh." [Note: Brueggemann, p. 48.] read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 133:1-3

An exquisite gem of song describing the blessings of unity—suitable for a pilgrim song, when rich and poor, priest and peasant, might fraternise with Zion in sight.2. Precious ointment] better, ’goodly oil.’ It is doubtful whether the second relative clause is parallel to the first referring to the oil, or whether it refers to Aaron’s beard. The Heb., like the AV, can be interpreted either way. It is probably best to take it as referring to the oil. So LXX takes it. The idea is to emphasise the... read more