Psalms 120 - 134: The 15 Psalms of Ascent on the 15 Steps to Nicanor Gate Second Temple in Jerusalem

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Dr. Terry Harman aka the Tabernacle Man

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There were fifteen semi-circular steps leading to the Nicanor Gate in the Second Temple during the time of Jesus. On the way to Jerusalem during the three commanded feasts, the Jewish people, led by the Levitical choir, sang fifteen psalms on their way to Jerusalem.

The Levites forming the choir of the Second Temple often sang on the fifteen steps leading to the Nicanor Gate. There are fifteen Psalms of Ascent. One psalm for each step. These steps were one half a cubit (9 inches) tall and one half of a cubit (9 inches) deep. To the west side of these steps was a chamber or room called the Chamber of Instruments. This chamber was dedicated for the purpose of choir rehearsals and the safe storage of the musical instruments used in the Temple services.

The Psalms of Ascent are psalm 120 through psalm 134. The Hebrew word translated as "ascent" is ma'alah, which means "to ascend" indicating a movement upward.

Psalm 120 a cry of distress to the Lord when suffering
Psalm 121 praising the Lord who watches over you and protects you
Psalm 122 prayer for the peace of Jerusalem
Psalm 123 a plea for mercy from the Lord
Psalm 124 proclaims when the Lord is on your side you will endure trials
Psalm 125 proclaims when we trust in the Lord we will not be shaken
Psalm 126 proclaims Jerusalem and God's people will be restored
Psalm 127 reminder that the Lord must be a part of our daily life and family
Psalm 128 the importance of reverence and obedience to the Lord
Psalm 129 song of victory over the enemies of Israel
Psalm 130 song of our hope because the Lord is merciful and forgiving
Psalm 131 reminds us to place our hope in the Lord now and forever
Psalm 132 David's covenant not to rest until God had a place to dwell
Psalm 133 blessing comes when God's people live in harmony together
Psalm 134 gratitude for those who minister in the house of the Lord