Psalms 134:1

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Key Reflection

Praise the LORD, all you servants of the LORD who stand by night in the LORD’s house! This verse calls for praise to God and addresses those who perform menial tasks such as standing guard at night within the sacred precincts of the temple. In first-century Israel, these were often low-ranking priests or Levites, whose duties included maintaining order and performing various rituals during the night shifts. The original audience would have recognized this as a duty of honor and privilege, serving God in a specific capacity.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Behold -As if calling attention to the fact that they were there, or had come. Bless ye the Lord -Praise Yahweh. Making known their desire that God should be praised, and calling on those who presided over the public worship of the sanctuary to engage now in that service as expressive of their feelings. All ye servants of the Lord -The priests or ministers of religion, appointed especially to this service.

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