Tehillim 134

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The Last Step

This is the last in the series of 15 Psalms that begin “A Song of Ascents.” David tells all those who consider themselves servants of G-d to bless Him. These people get up from their beds at night to pray to G-d in the Temple. They are told to raise their hands towards Him in prayer. David concludes with a blessing to the people, that G-d should bless them in return.

According to some opinions, this Psalm refers to the Kohanim, (the priests). The Kohanim in the Temple daily blessed the people in G-d’s Name, raising their hands as they did so.

Author: Rabbi Jack Abramowitz