תהלים, פרק קל״ה, פסוק כ׳

A call to praise goes out to various groups devoted to serving God, expanding from the inner circle of Temple servants to a much wider community of believers. The attention first turns to the Levites [מאירי]. These individuals serve directly before God, offering their blessings through song and musical instruments [רד״ק, אלשיך].

Beyond the official Temple servants, the call reaches outward to a broader community united by their deep reverence for God. Commentators offer several perspectives on the identity of this group. Some view them as a distinct spiritual elite within the Israelites. This includes wise scholars who dedicate their lives to study within the house of God [רד״ק, מאירי], or highly elevated individuals whose devotion is so complete that they can approach and bless God without needing to bring physical sacrifices [אלשיך].

Others look beyond the Israelites entirely, suggesting this group includes converts [רש״י] or righteous people from all nations of the world who come to pray in the house of God [רד״ק, מצודת דוד]. A more general perspective focuses on the natural contrast between the groups. While the Levites belong to a specific family line with official, defined duties, this wider group represents devoted followers everywhere. They do not belong to a specific tribe and hold no official title, yet they share an equal calling to offer their blessings [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. Ultimately, after invoking His name, all these diverse groups unite with one voice to praise and bless God [מאירי].