Psalm 135:2
Ye that stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God,
Cross-references
Psalm 92:13 uses the exact phrase 'courts of our God,' describing the righteous flourishing there — same setting as Psalm 135:2.
Psalm 96:8 calls worshippers to come into God's courts with offerings — the same sacred precincts mentioned in Psalm 135:2.
Psalm 116:19 mentions 'courts of the house of the Lord' — direct verbal parallel to the standing location in Psalm 135:2.
Psalm 134:1 echoes the same call to those who stand in the Lord's house by night, reinforcing the priestly service setting.
1 Chronicles 23:30 commands Levites to stand every morning and evening to praise — directly matching the posture and location of Psalm 135:2.
Nehemiah 9:5 calls the assembly to stand and bless the Lord — a direct parallel to standing in God's courts to praise.
Deuteronomy 10:8 sets Levites apart to stand before the Lord and minister — the foundational role for those who stand in his courts.
2 Chronicles 35:5 instructs Levites to stand in the holy place during Passover — a specific instance of the standing service in the house.
In 1 Chronicles 16:37-42, the Levites are appointed to minister before the ark daily — the ongoing service of those standing in God's house.
In Luke 2:37, Anna never leaves the temple, worshiping night and day — embodying continuous presence in the house of God.