Psalms 134:8

8 qui percussit primogenita Aegypti ab homine usque ad pecus

Psalms 134:8 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 134

\\<>\\. This is the last of the psalms called "songs of degrees"; of which \\see Gill on "Ps 120:1"\\, title. It is thought to be written by David, either when he brought the ark to Zion, 2Sa 6:17,18; or rather when he numbered the Levites, and appointed them their service, 1Ch 23:26,30. So the Syriac inscription, ``"a psalm" of David, concerning the priests, whom he appointed to wait on the ministry of the Lord in the nights; but, spiritually, an instruction of life.'' Aben Ezra connects it with the preceding psalm, ``as the dew of Hermon ye shall be that bless; behold, therefore, ye are bound to bless the Lord?''

Psalms 134:8 In-Context

6 omnia quae voluit Dominus fecit in caelo et in terra in mare et in omnibus abyssis

7 educens nubes ab extremo terrae fulgora in pluviam fecit qui producit ventos de thesauris suis

8 qui percussit primogenita Aegypti ab homine usque ad pecus

9 emisit signa et prodigia in medio tui Aegypte in Pharaonem et in omnes servos eius

10 qui percussit gentes multas et occidit reges fortes