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    1Chronicles 16

    1 They brought the Ark of God, placed it within the tent that David had erected, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in the presence of God.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:1

    2 After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORDISV — 1Chronicles 16:2

    3 and distributed a loaf of bread, a date bar, and a raisin bar to every person in Israel—that is, to each man and to each woman.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:3

    4 In the presence of the ark of the LORD, he appointed some of the descendants of Levi to minister continually by remembering, a16:4 Lit. invoking; i.e. to speak to God in light of his past works giving thanks, and praising the LORD God of Israel.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:4

    5 Their director Asaph played cymbals, and next to him was Zechariah, followed by Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, who played harps and lyres.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:5

    6 The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel played the trumpets continually in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant of God. ( ; 105:1-15; 106:1,47-48)ISV — 1Chronicles 16:6

    7 On that very day, David composed this psalm of thanksgiving to the LORD just for b16:7 Lit. LORD in the hand of Asaph and his companions: c16:7 Lit. brothers; i.e. his fellow descendants of LeviISV — 1Chronicles 16:7

    8 Give thanks to the LORD, calling on his name. Make what he has done known among the people.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:8

    9 Sing to him, sing psalms to him, and think d16:9 Or and talk about all of his miraculous deeds.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:9

    10 Find joy in his holy name; let the hearts of those who keep on seeking the LORD rejoice.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:10

    11 Seek the LORD and his strength. Always look to him. e16:11 Lit. to his faceISV — 1Chronicles 16:11

    12 Keep remembering the awesome deeds that he has done, along with his miracles and the rulings that he has handed down,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:12

    13 you descendants of his servant Israel, you descendants of Jacob, the ones he has chosen.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:13

    14 He is the LORD our God. His justice is in all of the land.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:14

    15 Remember his covenant forever, his promise that he made to the thousandth generation,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:15

    16 the covenant f16:16 The Heb. lacks the covenant that he made with Abraham, and the oath he swore to Isaac.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:16

    17 He confirmed it to Jacob in the form of an ordinance, an eternal covenant to Israel,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:17

    18 when he told Israel, “To you I will give the land of Canaan as your joyful inheritance.” g16:18 Or your special portionISV — 1Chronicles 16:18

    19 When you were few in number— very few, and strangers at that—ISV — 1Chronicles 16:19

    20 wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:20

    21 he did not let anyone wrong them. He warned kings on their behalf,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:21

    22 “Don’t touch my chosen ones, and don’t hurt my prophets!”ISV — 1Chronicles 16:22

    23 Let all the earth sing to the LORD! Day after day proclaim his deliverance! h16:23 Or day preach his salvationISV — 1Chronicles 16:23

    24 Declare his glory among the nations, and his miraculous deeds to all people,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:24

    25 because the LORD is great, and he is praised greatly! He is feared above every god.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:25

    26 For all of the gods of the other i16:26 The Heb. lacks other nations are mere j16:26 The Heb. lacks mere idols, but the LORD fashioned the heavens!ISV — 1Chronicles 16:26

    27 Splendor and majesty surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace. k16:27 Lit. placeISV — 1Chronicles 16:27

    28 Let the families of earth recognize the LORD— that he is glorious and powerful.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:28

    29 Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:29

    30 Tremble in his presence, all the earth! Surely the inhabited world l16:30 Or the inhabitants of the world stands firm— it cannot be moved.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:30

    31 Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad! Say to the nations, “The LORD reigns!”ISV — 1Chronicles 16:31

    32 Let the sea roar along with everything that fills it! Let the fields exult, along with everything in them!ISV — 1Chronicles 16:32

    33 Then let the trees in the forest sing out in praise, for the LORD is coming to judge the world.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:33

    34 Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good and because his gracious love is eternal!ISV — 1Chronicles 16:34

    35 Call out, m16:35 Lit. Say “Save us, God, you who delivers us! Gather us and rescue us from the nations! We will thank your holy name and rejoice as we praise you!ISV — 1Chronicles 16:35

    36 Praise the LORD God of Israel, who lives from eternity to eternity! Then all of the people shouted “Amen!” and praised the LORD.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:36

    37 Later David n16:37 Lit. he left the presence of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD so Asaph and his fellow descendants of Levi could serve the ark there continually each day, doing whatever was required.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:37

    38 Obed-edom and 68 of his relatives remained also, with Jeduthun’s son Obed-edom and Hosah serving as trustees. o16:38 Or gatekeepersISV — 1Chronicles 16:38

    39 He left Zadok the priest and his relatives at the Tent of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon, where they ministered in the LORD’s presence,ISV — 1Chronicles 16:39

    40 sacrificing the regular burnt offerings regularly each morning and evening to the LORD on the altar dedicated to that purpose, doing everything written in the Law of the LORD, just as he had commanded Israel.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:40

    41 David p16:41 Lit. He also appointed Heman, Jeduthun, and others chosen by name to give thanks to the LORD, because “his gracious love is eternal.” q16:41 Cf. v.34ISV — 1Chronicles 16:41

    42 They accompanied their songs of praise to God with trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments while Jeduthun’s children served as trustees. r16:42 Or gatekeepersISV — 1Chronicles 16:42

    43 After this, everyone left for their own homes and David went home to bless his own household.ISV — 1Chronicles 16:43

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