1 Chronicles — Chapter 16

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1 Chronicles 16:1 So ^Rthey brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

2 Sam 6:17-19; 1 Kgs 8:6

1 Chronicles 16:2 And when David had made an end of offering ^Rthe burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.

Lev 1:3

1 Chronicles 16:3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.

1 Chronicles 16:4 And ^Rhe appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel:

1 Chr 15:16; 1 Chr 23:2-6

1 Chronicles 16:5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel ^Twith ^Rpsalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals;

1 Chr 15:20-21; 2 Chr 29:25

with instruments of psalteries and harps

1 Chronicles 16:6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests ^Rwith trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.

Num 10:8; 2 Chr 5:12-13

1 Chronicles 16:7 Then ^Ron that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.

2 Sam 22:1; 2 Sam 23:1-2

1 Chronicles 16:8 ^RGive thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.

1 Chr 16:34-36; Ps 105:1-15

1 Chronicles 16:9 ^RSing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.

Ps 95:1-2; Ps 96:1-2

1 Chronicles 16:10 ^RGlory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.

Ps 34:2; Isa 45:25

1 Chronicles 16:11 Seek the LORD and ^Rhis strength, seek his face continually.

2 Chr 6:41; Ps 68:35

1 Chronicles 16:12 ^RRemember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;

1 Chr 16:8-9; Ps 103:2

1 Chronicles 16:13 O ^Rye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Gen 17:7; Gen 28:13-14

1 Chronicles 16:14 He is ^Rthe LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.

Exod 15:2; Ps 63:1

1 Chronicles 16:15 Be ^Rye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;

Ps 25:10; Ps 44:17

1 Chronicles 16:16 Even of the covenant ^Rwhich he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;

Gen 15:18; Gen 17:2

1 Chronicles 16:17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob ^Rfor a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,

Ps 78:10

1 Chronicles 16:18 Saying, ^RUnto thee will I give the land of Canaan, ^Tthe lot of your inheritance;

Gen 12:7; Gen 13:15

the cord

1 Chronicles 16:19 When ye were but ^Tfew, even ^Ra few, and strangers in it.

Gen 34:30; Acts 7:5

men of number, etc

1 Chronicles 16:20 And when ^Rthey went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

Gen 12:10; Gen 20:1

1 Chronicles 16:21 ^RHe suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Gen 31:24,29,42

1 Chronicles 16:22 Saying, ^RTouch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

1 Kgs 19:16; Ps 105:15

1 Chronicles 16:23 ^RSing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

1 Chr 16:9; Ps 96:1-13

1 Chronicles 16:24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

1 Chronicles 16:25 For ^Rgreat is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

Ps 89:7; Ps 144:3-6

1 Chronicles 16:26 For ^Rall the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.

Lev 19:4; Ps 115:4-8

1 Chronicles 16:27 ^RGlory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.

Ps 8:1; Ps 16:11

1 Chronicles 16:28 Give unto the LORD, ^Rye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.

Ps 66:1-2; Ps 67:4,7

1 Chronicles 16:29 Give unto the LORD ^Rthe glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.

Ps 89:5-8; Ps 108:3-5

1 Chronicles 16:30 Fear ^Rbefore him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.

1 Chr 16:23,25; Ps 96:9

1 Chronicles 16:31 ^RLet the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.

Ps 19:1; Ps 89:5

1 Chronicles 16:32 Let ^Rthe sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.

Ps 93:4; Ps 98:7

1 Chronicles 16:33 Then shall ^Rthe trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.

Ps 96:12-13; Ezek 17:22-24

1 Chronicles 16:34 O ^Rgive thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

2 Chr 5:13; 2 Chr 7:3

1 Chronicles 16:35 And say ye, ^RSave us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

Ps 14:7; Ps 53:6

1 Chronicles 16:36 ^RBlessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.

1 Kgs 8:15,56; Ps 72:18-19

1 Chronicles 16:37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, ^Ras every day’s work required:

2 Chr 8:14; Ezra 3:4

1 Chronicles 16:38 And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of ^RJeduthun and Hosah to be porters:

1 Chr 25:3

1 Chronicles 16:39 And ^RZadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,

1 Chr 12:28

1 Chronicles 16:40 ^RTo offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually ^Tmorning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;

Exod 29:38-42; Num 28:3-8

in the morning, and in the evening

1 Chronicles 16:41 And with them ^RHeman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever;

1 Chr 16:37; 1 Chr 6:39-47

1 Chronicles 16:42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with ^Rtrumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were ^Tporters.

2 Chr 29:25-28; Ps 150:3-6

for the gate

1 Chronicles 16:43 And ^Rall the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

2 Sam 6:19-20; 1 Kgs 8:66

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Chronicles 16:1–7 — Worship and provision

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The ark is placed in the prepared tent, offerings are made, and David blesses the people. Food is distributed to men and women, and Levites are appointed to thanksgiving and praise. The celebration includes practical generosity and ongoing responsibilities, not only the excitement of the procession.

Key Truth: Gratitude can be expressed through worship and generosity.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Chronicles 16:8–36 — Remember and declare God's goodness

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

The psalm calls Israel to seek the LORD, remember his covenant, and declare his glory among the nations. Creation joins the praise of the God who reigns and judges. Thanksgiving rests on his works, his goodness, and enduring mercy. The gathered people answer with Amen and praise.

Key Truth: Remembering God's works nourishes thanksgiving.

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📖 What We’re Reading

1 Chronicles 16:37–43 — Daily service continues

🌱 What These Verses Teach Us

Asaph and others remain to minister before the ark, while priests serve at Gibeon according to the law. Singers and gatekeepers continue their duties. The celebration ends, but worship requires everyday faithfulness. David also returns to bless his own household, bringing attention back to life beyond the public gathering.

Key Truth: Faithfulness continues after a special gathering ends.

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Psalms 105:1 — This psalm also calls for thanksgiving and making God's deeds known.

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