The Bible: Psalms Chapter 133: with Audio and Commentary.

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Psalms Chapter 133 A Song of Ascents. By David.

1 See how good and how pleasant it is for brothers to live together in unity!

2 It is like the precious oil on the head, that ran down on the beard, even Aaron's beard, that came down on the edge of his robes,

3 like the dew of Hermon, that comes down on the hills of Zion; for there the LORD gives the blessing, even life forever more.

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Psalms Chapter 133 A Song of Ascents. By David. Guide

At last the pilgrims are within the city. After the long and toilsome march their feet actually stand within the city of God. The common impulse of all has been the desire to reach the dwelling-place of Jehovah, and to worship before His face. This desire has brought them together, and in this nearness of souls gathered by a common purpose there is a new blessing, and of that they sing. In finding Jehovah they have found each other, and as a result of common loyalty to Him, a new social order has been created.

Under two figures the singer describes the blessedness of this order. It is like the holy anointing oil. It is like the dew of Hermon. The former suggests joy and richness of experience. The latter describes the freshness of renewal of all life. The source of the new joy is recognised, "Jehovah commanded the blessing." The first matter of importance in individual life is ever that of seeking fellowship with God. When this is sought and found, there always follows the realisation of the fellowship of the saints. All lack of union among ourselves is due to failure to realise our union with God.

From "An Exposition of the Whole Bible" by G. Campbell Morgan.

Psalms Chapter 133 Commentary

Chapter Outline

  1. The excellency of brotherly love.

Verses 1-3

We cannot say too much, it were well if enough could be said, to persuade people to live together in peace. It is good for us, for our honour and comfort; and brings constant delight to those who live in unity. The pleasantness of this is likened to the holy anointing oil. This is the fruit of the Spirit, the proof of our union with Christ, and adorns his gospel. It is profitable as well as pleasing; it brings blessings numerous as the drops of dew. It cools the scorching heat of men's passions, as the dews cool the air and refresh the earth. It moistens the heart, and makes it fit to receive the good seed of the word, and to make it fruitful. See the proof of the excellency of brotherly love: where brethren dwell together in unity, the Lord commands the blessing. God commands the blessing; man can but beg a blessing. Believers that live in love and peace, shall have the God of love and peace with them now, and they shall shortly be with him for ever, in the world of endless love and peace. May all who love the Lord forbear and forgive one another, as God, for Christ's sake, hath forgiven them.

From the "Concise Commentary on the Bible" by Matthew Henry.