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Joseph Benson’s Bible Commentary

Psalms 122 - Introduction

A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045.

This Psalm, which the title ascribes to David, was probably composed by him after he had settled the ark in mount Zion, to encourage the people to resort to Jerusalem to the three annual feasts, or to express his pleasure in observing that they did assemble there in great numbers. He shows with what joy they were to go up to Jerusalem, Psalms 122:1; Psalms 122:2. The esteem they ought to have for it, Psalms 122:3. The prayers they ought to make for its welfare, Psalms 122:6.

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See also Psalms 122 - Introduction in other biblical comments:

  • Albert Barnes' Bible Commentary

    This psalm is expressly ascribed to David, though it is not known why it should be classed among the “Songs of Degrees.” On the supposition that these were used by the pilgrims in “going up” to Jerusa...

  • Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges

    The home of the author of this Psalm was in the country, at a distance from Jerusalem. He recalls the joy with which he heard the invitation of his neighbours to join the company of pilgrims (Luke 2:4...

  • Darby's translation notes (1890)

    1:1 seat (a-27) Or 'in the company.'...

  • Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

    CXXII. It is on this psalm chiefly that the theory of the _pilgrim odes_ is based. It tells its design in almost so many words, and actually refers to the ordinance which directed every male Israelite...

  • John Gill's Exposition of the Whole Bible

    INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 122 A SONG OF DEGREES OF DAVID. This is the first of the songs of degrees that bears the name of David: and Kimchi thinks they only were written by him which have his name to th...

  • Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible

    * Esteem for Jerusalem. (1-5) Concern for its welfare. (6-9)...

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