Seventh-day Adventist Bible CommentaryPsalms 135

Praise. See Ps. 113:1; see on Ps. 104:35.

Ye that stand. A call especially to priests and ministers (see on vs. 19, 20).

Pleasant. Referring either to the singing of praises to God’s name or to the name itself (see Ps. 147:1).

Peculiar treasure. Heb. segullah, “personal property” (see Deut. 7:6, 7; 14:2; cf. 1 Peter 2:9).

Above all gods. Other gods had no real existence (see vs. 15–18).

Whatsoever. See Ps. 115:3. God’s pleasure is carried out in all the domains of His vast universe.

Ellen G. White

Smote the firstborn. The plagues of Egypt were a mighty manifestation of God’s sovereignty. The tenth plague was especially severe and hence especially impressive (see on Ex. 12:29).

Sihon. Sihon and Og attempted to intercept the progress of the Israelites to the land of Palestine (Num. 21:21–35; Deut. 2:30–37; 3:1–13).

Heritage. The territories of Sihon and Og were occupied by the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh (Num. 32:33).

Memorial. Heb. zeker, “mention.” The memory of men is forgotten, but God’s name will be “mentioned” to all eternity.

Judge his people. See on Deut. 32:36. Will repent himself. Heb. nacham. In the form here employed nacham means “to be sorry for.”

Silver. For vs. 15–18, see on Ps. 115:4–8.

Bless. See on Ps. 63:4. House of Aaron. The priests (see Ex. 29:9). Those holding high spiritual office should be foremost in blessing the Lord.

House of Levi. When Israel fell into idolatry and Moses made a call for those who were on the Lord’s side, all the sons of Levi responded (see on Ex. 32:26), and they were set aside for holy service (see on Num. 18:6).

Out of Zion. See on Ps. 134:3.