Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments;

Bible References

It is like

Psalm 141:5

Let the righteous [thoughtfully] strike (correct) me—it is a kindness [done to encourage my spiritual maturity].
It is [the choicest anointing] oil on the head;
Let my head not refuse [to accept and acknowledge and learn from] it;
For still my prayer is against their wicked deeds.
Proverbs 27:9

Oil and perfume make the heart glad;
So does the sweetness of a friend’s counsel that comes from the heart.
Song of Songs 1:3

“The aroma of your oils is fragrant and pleasing;
Your name is perfume poured out;
Therefore the maidens love you.
John 12:3
Then Mary took a pound of very expensive perfume of pure nard, and she poured it on Jesus’ feet and wiped His feet with her hair; and the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfume.

That ran down

Exodus 30:25
You shall make of these a holy anointing oil, a perfume mixture, the work of a perfumer; it shall be a sacred anointing oil.
Leviticus 8:12
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.

General references

Exodus 29:7
Then you shall take the anointing oil and pour it on his head and anoint him.
Leviticus 8:12
Then he poured some of the anointing oil on Aaron’s head and anointed him, to consecrate him.
Proverbs 15:17

Better is a dinner of vegetables and herbs where love is present
Than a fattened ox served with hatred.