1 Chronicles 16
David's Psalm of Thanks
1 So they 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 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
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.
4 And he 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:
5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; Parallel theme: 1 Chronicles 6:39
6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity..
7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty. into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. References Lord: 2 Samuel 22:1, 2 Chronicles 29:30, Psalms 12:1, 18:1. References David: Nehemiah 12:24
8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 16:34, 2 Kings 19:19, Isaiah 12:4, 1 Corinthians 1:2. Parallel theme: 1 Kings 8:43, Acts 9:14
9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Sin: Colossians 3:16, James 5:13. Parallel theme: Matthew 26:30
10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. References Lord: 1 Chronicles 28:9, Psalms 34:2, Isaiah 45:19. Glory: Isaiah 45:25. Parallel theme: Proverbs 8:17, Jeremiah 29:13
11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. References Lord: 2 Chronicles 6:41, Psalms 4:6, Amos 5:6. Parallel theme: Psalms 24:6, 67:1, 68:35, 78:61 +2
12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth; Judgment: Psalms 119:20, 119:75, 119:137. Parallel theme: Psalms 103:2, 111:4
13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
14 He is the LORD our GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.; his judgments are in all the earth.
15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations; Covenant: Psalms 105:8. Word: Malachi 4:4
16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; Covenant: Genesis 15:18, 17:2. References Abraham: Genesis 26:3. Parallel theme: Genesis 35:11
17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; Parallel theme: Genesis 13:15
19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. Parallel theme: Genesis 34:30, Deuteronomy 7:7
20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, Parallel theme: Genesis 12:17, 20:3, 31:24, 31:29, 31:42
22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. Prophecy: Genesis 20:7, Psalms 105:15. Parallel theme: 1 John 2:27
23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. Salvation: Psalms 71:15
24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. Parallel theme: 2 Kings 19:19, Psalms 22:27
25 For great is the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods. References God: Psalms 89:7. Parallel theme: Psalms 76:7
26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. References God: Leviticus 19:4. References Lord: Isaiah 44:24. Creation: Isaiah 42:5. Parallel theme: Psalms 102:25
27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. Parallel theme: Psalms 16:11, 96:6
28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
29 Give unto the LORD the gloryGlory: כָּבוֹד (Kavod). The Hebrew kavod (כָּבוֹד) literally means 'weight' or 'heaviness,' metaphorically denoting glory, honor, or majesty. God's glory (Shekinah) filled the tabernacle (Exodus 40:34) and temple (1 Kings 8:11). due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. Worship: Psalms 72:15, 100:4. Glory: Psalms 29:2, Isaiah 6:3, Revelation 7:12. Holy: 2 Chronicles 20:21, Psalms 96:9, 110:3. Parallel theme: Psalms 95:2, 96:6 +5
30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved. Parallel theme: Psalms 33:9, 93:1, Hebrews 1:3, Revelation 11:15
31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Kingdom: Psalms 96:10, 97:1, 99:1, Revelation 19:6. References Lord: Psalms 98:4, Isaiah 49:13
32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., because he cometh to judge the earth. Judgment: Psalms 98:9. References Lord: 2 Thessalonians 1:8. Parallel theme: 2 Peter 3:14
34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holyHoly: קָדוֹשׁ (Qadosh). The Hebrew qadosh (קָדוֹשׁ) means holy or set apart—separated from common use for God's purposes. God is 'the Holy One of Israel,' utterly distinct from creation in moral perfection. name, and glory in thy praise. Salvation: Psalms 14:7. Holy: 1 Peter 2:5, 2:9
36 Blessed be the LORD GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity. of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
Worship Before the Ark
37 So he left there before the ark of the covenantCovenant: בְּרִית (Berit). The Hebrew berit (בְּרִית) denotes a covenant—a binding agreement, often ratified by blood sacrifice. God's covenants (Abrahamic, Mosaic, Davidic) structure redemptive history, culminating in the New Covenant. of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: Parallel theme: 2 Chronicles 8:14, Ezra 3:4
38 And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
40 To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;
41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were expressed by name, to give thanks to the LORDLord: יְהוָה / אֲדֹנָי (YHWH / Adonai). When 'LORD' appears in small capitals, it represents the Tetragrammaton YHWH (יְהוָה), God's personal covenant name meaning 'I AM.' When 'Lord' appears normally, it's Adonai (אֲדֹנָי), meaning 'my Lord,' emphasizing sovereignty., because his mercy endureth for ever;
42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of GodGod: אֱלֹהִים (Elohim). The Hebrew Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) is a plural form denoting majesty and fullness of deity. Though grammatically plural, it takes singular verbs when referring to the one true God, suggesting the Trinity's plurality within unity.. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters.
43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.