The psalmist uses two images to describe unity: oil running down Aaron’s beard and dew falling on Mount Zion. At first glance, they may not seem connected, but together they reveal something important.
The oil wasn’t just symbolic—it was used to consecrate priests, to mark them as belonging to God. It signified something sacred, something set apart. Unity, the psalmist says, carries that same weight. It’s not just helpful or healthy. It’s holy.
The dew speaks to something different. Hermon was known for its moisture, while Mount Zion was dry by comparison. So when dew falls there, it’s unexpected. It refreshes the land. In the same way, unity can bring life into places that have felt dry, strained, or divided.
The passage ends with a promise: “For there the Lord bestows his blessing.” Not just where people gather. Not just where they agree. But where they dwell together in unity.
Unity doesn’t make everything easy, but it creates the space where God’s presence is welcome and where His blessing has room to rest.