Psalms 133:3

“As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion, etc.] Hermon was a very high hill beyond Jordan; the Sidonians called it Sirion, and the Amorites Shenir, (<050308>Deuteronomy 3:8); hence Shenir and Hermon are mentioned together, (<220408>Song of Solomon 4:8); and sometimes Sion or Seon, (<050448>Deuteronomy 4:48); and is the Zion here intended; for the dew of Hermon could never descend on the mountain of Zion near Jerusalem, which was a hundred miles distant; besides Zion was but one mountain, these many. Hermon was remarkable for its dew, which still continues: a travellerf1799, one of our own country, and whose fidelity is to be depended on, lying in tents…”

“As the dew of Hermon ... - On the situation of Mount Hermon, see the notes at Psalms 89:12. The literal rendering of this passage would be, “Like the dew of Hermon which descends on the mountains of Zion.” According to our version two things are referred to: the dew of Hermon, and the dew on the mountains of Zion, But this is not in the original. There no dew is referred to but that which belongs to Hermon. It has, of course, been made a question how the dew of Hermon, a remote mountain, could be said to descend on the mountains of Zion, and our translators have sought to solve the difficulty by inserting the words “and as the dew.” Some have supposed that the proper interpretation is to…”

“Zion - It is as desirable as the dew which falls upon mount Hermon, nay, as desirable as that heavenly dew of God's ordinances and graces which he hath commanded to fall upon the mountains of Zion and Moriah, and others which are round about Jerusalem. There - Where brethren live in peace and unity. Next: Psalms Chapter 134”

“133:3 The dew represents the richness of divine blessings; in Jerusalem, it comes from moist winds from the Mediterranean Sea. Mount Hermon, which is capped with snow, is a place of abundant moisture. • A blessing is God’s life-giving power, a guarantee of his provision and protection (5:12; 41:2), secured by his presence (21:6; 67:1). Even the other nations will ultimately be blessed (Pss 67; 72:17). Zion is the focal point of God’s blessing (134:3; 147:13). • God gives life everlasting to human beings.”

“As the dew of Hermon: Mr. Maundrell says, "We were sufficiently instructed by experience what the holy Psalmist means by 'the dew of Hermon,' our tents being as wet with it as if it had rained all night." Some suppose that Zion here means a part of Mount Hermon ( Deu 4:48); but it is not written Sion here, but Zion, which is at Jerusalem. Deu 3:8, Deu 3:9, Deu 4:48; Jos 13:11 for there the Lord: Psa 42:8; Lev 25:21; Deu 28:8 even life: Psa 16:11, Psa 21:4; Joh 4:14, Joh 5:24, Joh 5:29, Joh 6:50, Joh 6:51, Joh 6:68, Joh 11:25, Joh 11:26; Rom 5:21; Rom 6:23; Jo1 2:25, Jo1 5:11; Rev 1:18 Next: Psalms Chapter 134”