Psalm 134

Psa 134:1

SUPERSCRIPTION: "A SONG OF ASCENTS": Or "degrees" (AV).

In Psa 134, the climax of the Songs of Degrees, blessings stream forth from Zion, not upon a few scattered saints only, but upon the whole world. The law goes forth from Zion (Isa 2:2-4), and all nations are harvested in the great ingathering (Zec 14:16). The mountain of the Lord's house is established in the top of the mountains, a house of prayer for all peoples (Isa 56:7).

BY NIGHT: Night watches were customarily set in the Temple (cp 1Ch 9:33). An official, known as the "captain of the temple" (Act 4:1), was entrusted with the command of the 24 guard stations, each consisting of 10 men (Temple 147). Hezekiah had profound interest in the temple service (2Ch 29:11; 30:16; 31:2). Exhortations: Mat 24:42,46; Rev 16:15; 1Th 5:6.

Psa 134:2

LIFT UP YOUR HANDS: In supplication: Psa 141:2. Cp 1Ti 2:8.

Psa 134:3

MAY THE LORD... BLESS YOU FROM ZION: Echoing the traditional blessing of the High Priest: "The Lord bless thee, and keep thee..." (Num 6:24-26).