New International Reader s Version - NIrV - 1996
1 Chronicles 16
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The ark of God was brought into Jerusalem. It was put in the tent David had set up for it. The priests brought burnt offerings and friendship offerings to God.
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References God
1 Chronicles 15:1
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After David finished sacrificing those offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
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Blessing
Genesis 47:10
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He gave to each Israelite man and woman a loaf of bread. He also gave each one a date cake and a raisin cake.
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4
He appointed some of the Levites to serve in front of the ark of the Lord. David wanted them to pray, give thanks and praise the Lord. He is the God of Israel.
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Asaph was the leader of those Levites. Zechariah was next. Then came Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-Edom and Jeiel. They played the lyres and harps. Asaph played the cymbals.
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Parallel theme
1 Chronicles 6:39
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The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel blew the trumpets. They blew them at regular times in front of the ark of the covenant of God.
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That day was the first time David gave Asaph and his helpers this psalm of thanks to the Lord.
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References David
Nehemiah 12:24
References Lord
2 Samuel 22:1
Psalm 18:1
Psalm 12:1
2 Chronicles 29:30
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Give thanks to the Lord. Worship him. Tell the nations what he has done.
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Parallel theme
Acts 9:14
1 Kings 8:43
References Lord
Isaiah 12:4
2 Kings 19:19
1 Corinthians 1:2
1 Chronicles 16:34
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Praise him, because his name is holy. Let the hearts of those who trust in the Lord be glad.
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Glory
Isaiah 45:25
Parallel theme
Proverbs 8:17
Jeremiah 29:13
References Lord
Psalm 34:2
Isaiah 45:19
1 Chronicles 28:9
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Look to the Lord and to his strength. Always look to him.
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Parallel theme
Psalm 68:35
Psalm 24:6
Psalm 67:1
Psalm 78:61
References Lord
Psalm 4:6
Amos 5:6
2 Chronicles 6:41
12
Remember the wonderful things he has done. Remember his miracles and how he judged our enemies.
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13
Remember what he has done, you children of his servant Israel. Remember it, you people of Jacob. You are God's chosen ones.
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He is the Lord our God. He judges the whole earth.
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He will keep the covenant he made with Abraham. He will keep the oath he took when he made his promise to Isaac.
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17
He made it stand as a law for Jacob. He made it stand as a covenant for Israel. It will last forever.
18
He said, "I will give you the land of Canaan. It will belong to you."
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Parallel theme
Genesis 13:15
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At first there weren't very many of God's people. There were only a few. And they were strangers in the land.
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20
They wandered from nation to nation. They wandered from one kingdom to another.
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But God didn't allow anyone to beat them down. To keep them safe, he gave a command to kings.
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23
All you people of the earth, sing to the Lord. Day after day tell about how he saves us.
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Salvation
Psalm 71:15
24
Tell the nations about his glory. Tell all people about the wonderful things he has done.
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25
The Lord is great. He is really worthy of praise. People should have respect for him as the greatest God of all.
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26
All of the gods of the nations are like their statues. They can't do anything. But the Lord made the heavens.
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Creation
Isaiah 42:5
Parallel theme
Psalm 102:25
References God
Leviticus 19:4
References Lord
Isaiah 44:24
27
Glory and majesty are all around him. Strength and joy can be seen in the place where he lives.
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29
Praise the Lord for the glory that belongs to him. Bring an offering and come to him. Worship the Lord because of his beauty and holiness.
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Glory
Isaiah 6:3
Psalm 29:2
Revelation 7:12
Holy
Psalm 96:9
Psalm 110:3
2 Chronicles 20:21
Parallel theme
Psalm 96:6
Psalm 95:2
Worship
Psalm 100:4
Psalm 72:15
30
All you people of the earth, tremble when you are with him. The world is firmly set in place. It can't be moved.
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31
Let the heavens be filled with joy. Let the earth be glad. Let them say among the nations, "The Lord rules!"
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32
Let the ocean and everything in it roar. Let the fields and everything in them be glad.
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Then the trees in the forest will sing with joy. They will sing to the Lord. He will judge the people of the world.
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35
Cry out, "Save us, God our Savior. Save us. Bring us back from among the nations. Then we will give thanks to you, because your name is holy. We will celebrate by praising you."
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36
Give praise to the Lord, the God of Israel, for ever and ever. Then all of the people said, "Amen!" They also said, "Praise the Lord."
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Blessing
1 Kings 8:15
1 Kings 8:56
Ephesians 1:3
1 Corinthians 14:16
References Lord
Jeremiah 28:6
Worship
Nehemiah 8:6
37
David left Asaph and his helpers to serve in front of the ark of the covenant of the Lord. They served there at regular times. They did it as they were required to do each day.
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38
David also left Obed-Edom and his 68 helpers to serve with them. Obed-Edom and Hosah guarded the gates. Obed-Edom was the son of Jeduthun.
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People
39
David left the priest Zadok and some other priests in front of the holy tent of the Lord. It was at the high place in Gibeon.
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40
David left them there to sacrifice burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar every morning and evening. They did it in keeping with everything that is written in the Law of the Lord. That's the Law he had given to Israel.
41
Heman and Jeduthun were with the priests. So were the rest of those who had been chosen by name and appointed to serve. They had been chosen to give thanks to the Lord, "because his faithful love continues forever."
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Grace
2 Chronicles 5:13
1 Chronicles 16:34
2 Chronicles 20:21
2 Chronicles 7:3
Ezra 3:11
Parallel theme
1 Chronicles 6:33
Numbers 1:17
42
It was the duty of Heman and Jeduthun to blow the trumpets. They also had the duty of playing the cymbals and other instruments for the sacred songs. The sons of Jeduthun were stationed at one of the gates.
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All of the people left. Everyone went home. And David returned home to bless his family.
Summary of 1 Chronicles 16
This chapter describes what happened immediately after David successfully brought the Ark of the Covenant into Jerusalem. David places the Ark inside the tent he has prepared and offers burnt and fellowship offerings. After the sacrifices, he blesses the people and distributes food to everyone, turning the occasion into a joyful national celebration.
David then establishes a permanent ministry around the Ark. Levites are appointed to serve before it, remembering God's works, giving thanks, and praising Him. Asaph is appointed as the chief musician, while other singers and musicians use cymbals, harps, lyres, and trumpets. The priests are also given regular responsibilities.
David gives Asaph a song of thanksgiving. The song calls Israel to remember God's wonderful works, seek His presence, and remember the covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It recalls how the patriarchs were few in number and traveled among foreign peoples while God protected them and preserved His promises.
The song then expands beyond Israel. The nations are called to declare God's glory, because He is greater than the idols worshiped by other peoples. God is presented as the Creator of the heavens and the universal King. Even the heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees are poetically called to rejoice before Him.
The song ends by emphasizing God's goodness and enduring faithfulness. The people respond with "Amen" and praise the Lord.
David then establishes continuing worship responsibilities. Levites remain before the Ark, while Zadok and the priests continue serving at the tabernacle in Gibeon. Sacrifices and thanksgiving are maintained according to the Law.
The chapter concludes with the people returning to their homes and David returning to bless his household.
Main Message:
The arrival of the Ark establishes Jerusalem as a center of worship, while David's organization of priests, Levites, musicians, sacrifices, and daily praise shows that worship of God was to become a continual part of Israel's national life.
David then establishes a permanent ministry around the Ark. Levites are appointed to serve before it, remembering God's works, giving thanks, and praising Him. Asaph is appointed as the chief musician, while other singers and musicians use cymbals, harps, lyres, and trumpets. The priests are also given regular responsibilities.
David gives Asaph a song of thanksgiving. The song calls Israel to remember God's wonderful works, seek His presence, and remember the covenant He made with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. It recalls how the patriarchs were few in number and traveled among foreign peoples while God protected them and preserved His promises.
The song then expands beyond Israel. The nations are called to declare God's glory, because He is greater than the idols worshiped by other peoples. God is presented as the Creator of the heavens and the universal King. Even the heavens, earth, sea, fields, and trees are poetically called to rejoice before Him.
The song ends by emphasizing God's goodness and enduring faithfulness. The people respond with "Amen" and praise the Lord.
David then establishes continuing worship responsibilities. Levites remain before the Ark, while Zadok and the priests continue serving at the tabernacle in Gibeon. Sacrifices and thanksgiving are maintained according to the Law.
The chapter concludes with the people returning to their homes and David returning to bless his household.
Main Message:
The arrival of the Ark establishes Jerusalem as a center of worship, while David's organization of priests, Levites, musicians, sacrifices, and daily praise shows that worship of God was to become a continual part of Israel's national life.