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Scripture Guide

Psalm 133 (Guide B)

Updated
  • Feb 18, 2025

AIM Commentary

Ancient lens

What’s the historical context?

Packed with Singular Meaning, A Pilgrim Song

We have three verses packed with singular meaning⸺unity. “How good and pleasant it is when brothers and sisters dwell in unity.” That is the declaration of the Psalmist in this 14th hymn in the collection of the songs of ascent (Psalms 120-134).

These were the pilgrim songs raised by the throng of travelers making their way to Jerusalem during the feast days. Faithful Israelites would pack their bags and saddle their donkeys for the road trip to the Holy City during the Feasts of Passover, Pentecost, and Tabernacles, “The festival transformed the pilgrims into a family that for a holy time ate and dwelt together. The…

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