Psalm 134

This pilgrim psalm called on the priests who served Him at the temple to praise God, and it called on God to bless them.

 1. A call for God's servants to praise Him 134:1-2

Priests were on duty 24 hours a day at the temple. They served as guards as well as offering sacrifices and carrying out other sacerdotal functions during the daylight hours. The psalmist called on them to praise God even at night. Lifting up the hands in prayer was a common posture that symbolized the petitioner's offering praise up to God and receiving blessings from Him.

 2. A prayer that God would bless His servants 134:3

The pilgrim then asked God to bless these special servants of His. The reference to God being the Maker of heaven and earth recalls His greatness (cf. 115:15; et al.). This verse is also an appropriate conclusion to the collection of ascent psalms (Pss. 120-134).