Psalms 135:2

Old Testament Poetry/Hymns ASV (1901)

What does Psalms 135:2 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.
Psalms 135:2 — American Standard Version

Context — Psalms 135

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
2Ye that stand in the house of Jehovah, In the courts of the house of our God.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, etc.] That have a place and standing there, and go not out, being sons as well as servants; (see Gill on “<19D401>Psalm 134:1”) and (see Gill on “<198404>Psalm 84:4”); in the courts of the house of our God; alluding to the courts in the temple, the court of the priests, where they stood and ministered, slaying and offering their sacrifices; and the great court, where all the Israelites stood and worshipped, (<140409>2 Chronicles 4:9). So this may describe the worshippers of God in common, who should praise him: and happy are they that have a place here; (see <198401>Psalm 84:1,2,10).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Ye that stand in the house of the Lord - See the notes at Psalms 134:1. That is, those who were appointed to conduct the services of religion, the priests and Levites. In the courts of the house of our God - The areas, or parts assigned for different classes of worshippers around the tabernacle and the temple. See the notes at Matthew 21:12; notes at Psalms 92:13. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Ye - Ye priest and Levites. Psalms 135:6”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“that stand: Ch1 16:37-42, Ch1 23:30; Neh 9:5; Luk 2:37 the courts: Psa 92:13, Psa 96:8, Psa 116:19 Psalms 135:3”
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