John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 133:1
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is ,.... Aben Ezra thinks the word thing should be supplied; the thing is what follows; for brethren to dwell together in unity : which the Targum interprets of Zion and Jerusalem, as two brethren; Aben Ezra of the priests; Kimchi of the King Messiah and the priest; and Jarchi, and Kimchi's father, of the Israelites; which is best of all, especially of those who are Israelites indeed; for this is not to be understood of all mankind, who are in some... read more
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 133:1-3
Here see, I. What it is that is commended?brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one another, but delighting in each other with mutual endearments, and promoting each other's welfare with mutual services. Sometimes it is chosen, as the best expedient for preserving peace, that brethren should live asunder and at a distance from each other; that indeed may prevent enmity and strife (Gen. 13:9), but the goodness and pleasantness are for brethren to dwell... read more