Psalms 133:2
It is like the precious oil upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard; that came down upon the skirt of his garments;
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
In Context
1Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!
Cross References
Exodus 29:7Then shalt thou take the anointing oil, and pour it upon his head, and anoint him.
Exodus 30:35and thou shalt make of it incense, a perfume after the art of the perfumer, seasoned with salt, pure and holy:
Leviticus 8:12And he poured of the anointing oil upon Aaron’s head, and anointed him, to sanctify him.
Proverbs 27:9Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man’s friend that cometh of hearty counsel.
John 12:3Mary therefore took a pound of ointment of spikenard, very precious, and anointed the feet of Jesus, and wiped his feet with her hair: and the house was filled with the odour of the ointment.
Matthew Henry on Psalms 133:2-3
Brotherly Love. 1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 2 It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; 3 As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore. Here see, I. What it is that is commended— brethren's dwelling together in unity, not only not quarrelling, and devouring one… Read the whole commentary →