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The Temple's Night Shift
Commentators explain that this psalm is addressed to a specific group: the priests and Levites assigned to the night watch in the Temple. Citing historical sources like 1 Chronicles 9:33, they show there was a dedicated staff who served God 'day and night,' ensuring that praise and vigilance never ceased in His house. The word 'stand' was a technical term for this priestly service.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 134:1
18th Century
Theologian
Behold - As if calling attention to the fact that they were there, or had come.
Bless you the Lord - Praise Yahweh. This call …
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 134:1
19th Century
Bishop
All you servants: We learn from 1 Chronicles 9:33 that there were Levites whose duties brought them to the Temple by n…
John Calvin
On Psalms 134:1
16th Century
Theologian
Behold! bless ye Jehovah. Some interpreters think that others besides the Levites are intended here, and it must be granted, at least, tha…
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John Gill
On Psalms 134:1
17th Century
Pastor
Behold, bless you the Lord, all [you] servants of the Lord
All men are of right the servants of God being his creatu…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 134:1–3
17th Century
Minister
We must stir ourselves up to give glory to God and encourage ourselves to hope for mercy and grace from him. It is an excellent plan to fill all ou…