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Psalms 133:1

Psalms 133:1

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Psalms 133 — OverviewPsalms 133 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleThis psalm is a brief encomium on unity and brotherly love, which, if we did not see the miseries of discord among men, we should think needless; but we cannot say too much, it were well if we could say enough,…Psalms 133 — OverviewPsalms 133 · Treasury of Scripture KnowledgePsalms 133:1, The blessedness of unity among brethren. This Psalm was probably composed when David was made king over all Israel. Psalms 122:1, Psalms 124:1, Psalms 131:1 *titlesPsalms 133 — OverviewPsalms 133 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleSong of degrees of David. This psalm was penned by David, as some think when all the tribes of Israel united and chose and anointed him king over them, 2Sa 5:1; but, according to others, when the rebellion of his son…Psalms 133:1-3Psalms 133:1-3 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleHere 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…Psalms 133:1Psalms 133:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryBehold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! The unity described appears to be existent, and to present itself to the psalmist's vision. Hence the opening, "Behold!" All may see it,…Psalms 133:1Psalms 133:1 · The Pulpit CommentaryPossible unities. The topic of the psalm is the joy felt in the reuniting of the nation in its restoration from the scattering and depression of the Captivity. Strictly there is no Hebrew equivalent for the words…