This is the last psalm of the collection or group called “Songs of
Degrees,” and it is of the nature of a doxology as now sung in our
places of worship. Its author is unknown. From anything that appea...
This Psalm consists of a call (Psalms 134:1-2) and a response (Psalms
134:3). The call appears to be addressed by the worshippers in the
Temple to the priests and Levites whose duty it was to render t...
CXXXIV.
This little song, with its appeal and its response, fitly closes the
Songs of the Steps. It is a challenge to the Levites going on duty for
the night to praise Jehovah, as others have already...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 134
A SONG OF DEGREES. This is the last of the psalms called "songs of
degrees"; of which Psalms 120:1, title. It is thought to be written by
David, either when he brought the a...
_A.M. 2964. B.C. 1040._
This Psalm is thought by some to have been designed to be sung at the
shutting of the gates of the temple. Its form seems to be dramatical.
In the first two verses the high-pr...