Psalms 134 - Introduction

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-priest is supposed to speak, by way of exhortation, to the priests and Levites to perform the duties of their place and calling. And in the last verse they pray for God's blessing upon him who had thus admonished them.