May the LORD bless you from Zion, he who made heaven and earth!
This psalm calls all the Lord's servants to bless Him, especially the priests and Levites who keep watch in the Temple through the night. They stand there to guard the holy things and tend the altar fire; they must not merely perform their duties but fill those hours with praise and adoration, lifting their hands in prayer toward the sanctuary where God's presence dwells.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 134:1-3
This last verse is the answer from the temple to the pilgrims preparing to depart as the day breaks. It is the ancient blessing of the high priest condensed, and poured forth upon each individual pilgrim. The Lord that made heaven and earth bless thee out of Zion. Ye are scattering and going to your homes one by one; may the benediction come upon you one by one.
The Levites who guard the Temple by night must keep themselves awake by keeping themselves busy in praise. There is excellent stewardship in filling the empty hours with prayer and meditation on God rather than letting time slip away. Standing in that holy place, they must remember where they are and bless the Lord with lifted hands and lifted hearts.
AI summary
Commenting on Psalm 134:1-3