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Psalm Ps. 135. God’s people are called to praise him for his majestic power, displayed in his deeds on their behalf.
Ps. 135:1–4 The psalm begins by calling the worshiping community to praise the Lord. The term servants of the Lord could be the Levitical attendants. It is more likely the faithful gathered for worship in the house of the Lord (the temple). The reason for the praise: For the Lord has chosen Jacob for himself.
Ps. 135:1 In the Psalms, the name of the Lord, which refers to his character, inspires praise, love, trust, and hope.
Ps. 135:5–7 The psalm moves to another reason to praise the Lord: he is great and is above all gods. This means that whatever the Lord pleases, he does, and there is no power that can stop him. He it is, rather than the gods of other nations, who controls the weather (clouds, rain, wind).
Ps. 135:8–12 The Lord has displayed his great power and his enduring love in the history of Israel. These verses mention the exodus from Egypt and the conquest of the Promised Land. The defeat of Sihon and Og (Num. 21:21–35) was the first taste of victory for the post-exodus generation of Israel, and it strengthened their faith.
Ps. 135:13–14 Verse 13 recalls Ex. 3:15. God’s name signifies his continuing faithfulness to his people.
Ps. 135:13 Renown could also be translated “remembrance.”
Ps. 135:15–18 This adapts the words of 115:4–8 to contrast the God who has chosen and cared for Israel with the useless gods of the Gentiles.
Ps. 135:19–21 The only fitting response to such a great God is for the various members of the worshiping company (the house of Israel, the house of Aaron, the house of Levi, and those who fear the Lord) to bless the Lord.
Ps. 135:21 Blessed be. The passive form of “bless,” v. 19. The mention of Zion and Jerusalem is a reminder that this is where the whole people gathered to worship in the OT era. It is where God made his “name” dwell (Deut. 12:1–7).
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