It is like fine oil on the head, running down on the beard, running down Aaron’s beard over the collar of his robes.
PSALM 133 A Psalm of thanksgiving for that holy concord which prevailed in the nation, and which the Lord’s people are earnestly exhorted to maintain. A Song of Degrees of David. Psalm 133:1-3 1. Behold! how good, and how becoming, that brethren The word brethren is not limited to those who are descended from the same parents; it denotes such as are members of the...
Commenting on Psalm 133:1-3
It is like the precious ointment upon the head. In order that we may the better behold brotherly unity David gives us a resemblance, so that as in a glass we may perceive its blessedness. It has a sweet perfume about it, comparable to that precious ointment with which the first High Priest was anointed at his ordination.
Here 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 other's welfare with mutual services. Sometimes it is chosen, as the best expedient for preserving peace, that brethren should live asunder and at a distance from each other; that indeed may...
Commenting on Psalm 133:1-3