Psalm 127 Study Notes
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127:3 While food generally came from hard work, amid the uncertainties of the ancient Near Eastern life, offspring came from God (Gn 30:2; Dt 7:14).
127:4-5 The psalmist focused specifically on sons, who could continue the family lineage. A full quiver of arrows represented prestige and protection. Like arrows for a warrior, children were useful in the agricultural society. The man who had many children also enjoyed respect in Near Eastern society (on city gate, see note at 87:2).