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1 Chronicles 16
43 verses with commentary
David's Psalm of Thanks
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.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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XVI.
(1) **So they brought the ark of God.**—1Chronicles 16:1-3 are wrongly separated from the concluding verses of 1 Chronicles 15. The narrative is still parallel to 2 Sam. (2 Samuel 17-19 a). The differences are unimportant.
**God.**—Samuel, *Jehovah.*
**And set it.**—Samuel adds, “in its place.”
**And they offered burnt sacrifices.**—Samuel, *“*and *David* offered [a different word] burnt sacr...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →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.
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(2) **The burnt offerings.**—Heb., *the burnt offering,* as if one great holocaust were meant. This verse is identical with 2Samuel 6:18, only omitting *Sabaoth* at the end, a Divine title which was perhaps obsolete in the chronicler’s day.
**He blessed the people in the name of the Lord.**—Comp. Numbers 6:22-27; 1Kings 8:14; 1Kings 8:55; Deuteronomy 33:1.
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →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.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(3) **To every one** **. . .**—Literally, *to every man of Israel from man unto woman.* Samuel has, “to all the people, to all the multitude of Israel, from man,” &c.
**A loaf (***kikkar*)*.*—*A round cake* (1Samuel 2:36). The parallel in Samuel has a less common word (*hallath*)*,* meaning a sacrificial cake punctured all over. (Comp. Exodus 29:23.)
**A good piece of flesh.**—A single Hebrew term...
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**10. he it is that executed the priest's office in the temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem--**It is doubtful whether the person in favor of whom this testimony is borne be Johanan or Azariah. If the former, he is the same as Jehoiada, who rendered important public services (2Ki 11:1-20); if the latter, it refers to the worthy and independent part he acted in resisting the unwarrantable encroac...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →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:
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<strong>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</strong>—Three Hebrew verbs define this ministry: <em>hizkir</em> ('to record/remember'), <em>hodot</em> ('to thank'), and <em>halel</em> ('to praise'). David established permanent liturgical worship before the ark, foreshadowing temple worship Solom...
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(4-42) **THE INSTITUTION OF A MINISTRY FOR THE ARK. THE ODE SUNG ON THE DAY OF INSTITUTION.**
This entire section is peculiar to the Chronicle. 1Chronicles 16:43 is almost identical with 2Samuel 6:19-20. Compared, then, with the older text, this relation of the chronicler’s looks like a parenthesis interpolated from another source into the history, as narrated in 2Samuel 6:12-20.
(4) **And he appo...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obededom: and Jeiel with psalteries and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; with psalteries: Heb. with instruments of psalteries and harps
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(5, 6) The names of the persons appointed—ten Levites and two priests—all of whom but one, Jahaziel, were in the procession described in 1Chronicles 15:19-21.
**Asaph the chief, and next to him** (his second) **Zechariah.**—See 1Chronicles 15:18.
**Jeiel.**—A scribe’s error for “Jaaziel” (1Chronicles 15:18).
**With psalteries and with harps.**—*With instruments of harps and lutes* (appositive or d...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(6) **Jahaziel.**—Not mentioned in 1 Chronicles 15, unless he be the Eliezer of 1Chronicles 16:24. The number of these musicians is twelve, suggesting the twelve tribes of Israel.
**With trumpets.**—Clarions, or straight trumpets.
**Continually.**—The Hebrew term is a special one, denoting *at fixed and regularly recurring services.*
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(7-36) An ode of thanksgiving appropriate to the occasion.
(7) **Then on that day David delivered first this psalm.**—Rather, *On that day then* (viz., after the Ark had been placed in its tent, and the minstrels appointed) *David originally committed the giving of thanks to Jehovah into the hands of Asaph and his brethren.* Thus understood, the verse merely asserts that this was the occasion when...
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**14. Azariah begat Seraiah--**He filled the supreme pontifical office at the destruction of Jerusalem, and, along with his deputy and others, he was executed by Nebuchadnezzar's orders at Riblah (2Ki 25:18, 21). The line of high priests, under the first temple, which from Zadok amounted to twelve, terminated with him.
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
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This thanksgiving psalm's opening imperative 'Give thanks unto the LORD' establishes worship's foundation - gratitude for God's character and deeds. The command to 'call upon his name' (qara b'shem YHWH) signifies public proclamation and prayer invoking God's revealed character. Making known His deeds 'among the people' ('ammim - nations/Gentiles) reveals worship's missional dimension. Israel's wo...
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(8-22) The first four strophes of Psalms 105 (1Chronicles 16:1-15.)
(8) **Give thanks.**—The same Hebrew verb as in 1Chronicles 16:4, “to thank.” Psalms 105 is a *tôdāh,* or thanksgiving, hence its use here.
**Call upon his name.**—Invoke His help, appealing to Him by His revealed name of Jehovah. (Comp. Psalm 3:1-7; Psalm 5:1; Psalm 7:6, and many others.)
**Make known.**—Israel’s mission.
**Deeds...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(9) **Sing psalms.**—The word implies a musical accompaniment.
**Talk ye.**—A third term for *singing. Chant ye.*
**His wondrous works.**—*His wonders,* or *miracles.* The word means *things separate, distinct,* and so *out of the common* (Exodus 3:20).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(10) **That seek the Lord.**—Comp. 1Chronicles 13:3; 1Chronicles 15:13, where a synonymous term is used. Both occur in 1Chronicles 16:11.
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
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**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
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David's psalm commands 'Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.' The dual object - 'LORD' (person) and 'his strength' (attribute/provision) - shows worship pursues both relationship and resource. 'Seek his face' (baqash panav) uses intimate language of desiring God's presence and favor. The adverb 'continually' (tamid) indicates perpetual, not occasional, seeking. This pattern o...
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(11) **And his strength.**—Comp. Exodus 15:2, Isaiah 26:4 : “Jah, Jehovah is a rock of ages” (Heb.).
**His face.**—His presence, especially in the sanctuary. True devotion is the secret of moral strength.
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
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(12) The second strophe of Psalms 105
**Marvellous works.**—*Wonders,* as in 1Chronicles 16:9.
**His wonders.**—*His portents; *τέρατα of the New Testament.
**The judgments of his mouth.**—His judicial utterances, which execute themselves. (Comp. Genesis 1:3; Exodus 12:12.)
**Of his mouth.**—Psalm 105:5 has a different form of the pronoun.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
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(13) **Seed of Israel.**—Psalm 105:6 reads, “Abraham.” “Israel” improves the parallelism, and is probably a correction. Syriac and Arabic have “Abraham.”
**His servant.**—LXX., “his servants.” (Comp. “servant of Jehovah” as a title of Israel in Isaiah.)
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
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<strong>He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth</strong>—From David's psalm celebrating the ark's arrival, this verse asserts Yahweh's universal sovereignty. The pronoun <em>Hu</em> ('He') stands emphatic: 'HE (and no other) is Yahweh our God.' Yet His <em>mishpatim</em> ('judgments/ordinances') extend beyond Israel to <em>kol-ha'arets</em> ('all the earth').<br><br>This tension...
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(14) The grand thought of Israel that, though Jehovah is their God, He is not theirs exclusively: He governs the wide world.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(15) **Be ye mindful.**—Psalm 105:8, third strophe, begins, “He hath remembered,” that is, “He will certainly remember” His ancient covenant; and the exile and oppression of His people can only be transitory (Comp. Psalm 111:5.) The expression is modified here, to suit different circumstances, and perhaps in view of 1Chronicles 16:12.
**The word which he commanded to . . .** Rather, *the promise w...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;
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(16) **Even of the covenant.**—These words should be cancelled. The object is still *the word* of promise.
**Which he made.**—Literally, *he cut.* Same phrase as in Haggai 2:5.
**With Abraham.**—Genesis 22:16.
**Unto Isaac.**—Heb., *Yiçhâq.* Psalm 105:9 has the weaker form, *Yishāq* (Amos 7:9).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 10-16**
God's altar had hitherto been kept in its place, and in use; but Ahaz put another in the room of it. The natural regard of the mind of man to some sort of religion, is not easily extinguished; but except it be regulated by the word, and by the Spirit of God, it produces absurd superstitions, or detestable idolatries. Or, at best, it quiets the sinner's conscience with unmeanin...
Read full commentary →And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
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(17) **And hath confirmed.**—In Psalms 105 the sense is future.
**The same.**—*It*—*i.e.,* the word (1Chronicles 16:15).
**For a law**=as a fixed decree.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 17-20**
Ahaz put contempt upon the sabbath, and thus opened a wide inlet to all manner of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who have had a ready passage to the house of the Lord, turn it another way to please their neighbours, they are going down-hill apace to ruin.
Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance; the lot: Heb. the cord
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(18) **The land of Canaan.**—In the Hebrew the rhythm is marred here by omission of a particle (*eth*)*,* found in Psalm 105:11.
**The lot.**—Literally, *as the measuring line* (comp. Psalm 16:5), i.e., as your measured or apportioned domain.
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 17-20**
Ahaz put contempt upon the sabbath, and thus opened a wide inlet to all manner of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who have had a ready passage to the house of the Lord, turn it another way to please their neighbours, they are going down-hill apace to ruin.
When ye were but few , even a few, and strangers in it. few, even: Heb. men of number, etc
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(19) The fourth strophe of Psalms 105 begins here.
**When ye were but few.**—The psalm has “when they [that is, your fathers] were but few; “and so LXX. here.
**Few.**—Literally, *men of number* = easily counted. (Comp. Genesis 34:30.)
**Strangers in it.**—*Sojourners, *μέτοικοι (Genesis 23:4).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 17-20**
Ahaz put contempt upon the sabbath, and thus opened a wide inlet to all manner of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who have had a ready passage to the house of the Lord, turn it another way to please their neighbours, they are going down-hill apace to ruin.
And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(20) **And when they went from nation to nation.**—*And they went.* This shows that the third plural (“when they were”) is original in the last verse. The reference is to the wanderings of the patriarchs.
**And from one kingdom.**—The conjunction is prosaic, and is not read in Psalm 105:13.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
**Verses 17-20**
Ahaz put contempt upon the sabbath, and thus opened a wide inlet to all manner of sin. This he did for the king of Assyria. When those who have had a ready passage to the house of the Lord, turn it another way to please their neighbours, they are going down-hill apace to ruin.
He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(21) This verse was originally the apodosis to 1Chronicles 16:19. as in Psalms 105 : “When they were but few . . . and went from nation to nation . . . he suffered no man,” &c.
**He suffered no man.**—Heb., *he permitted to no man,* as in 2Samuel 16:11. Psalms 105 has the mere accusative, and a different word for “man” (*’ādām*)*.*
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(22) **Saying.**—Omitted in the Hebrew, as in Psalm 2:6, and perhaps at the end of 1Chronicles 16:7, *supra.*
**Mine anointed** (ones).—Plural of *Messiah.* Abraham and Sarah were to be progenitors of *kings* (Genesis 17:16). (Comp. Genesis 23:6.)
**My prophets.**—Literally, *do no harm against my prophets*—a construction unparalleled elsewhere. Psalms 105 has the usual expression, “to my prophets...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(23-33) See Psalms 96. This psalm, in the Psalter, consists of five strophes or stanzas of six lines each—an artistic arrangement which has been violated here. The subject is the extension of Jehovah’s kingdom over all the world, a thought familiar to the readers of the Book of Isaiah, where most of the ideas and phrases of the psalm may be found.
(23) **Sing unto the Lord, all the earth.**—The se...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
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<strong>Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations</strong>—The Hebrew <em>sapperu</em> ('declare/recount') carries missionary force: proclaim, narrate, tell forth. David's psalm commands testifying to God's <em>kabod</em> ('glory'—His weighty, manifest presence) among the <em>goyim</em> ('nations/gentiles'). This is Great Commission language 1,000 years before Chr...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.
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David's psalm declares: 'Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place.' This verse pairs four attributes found in God's presence: glory (kavod), honor (hadar), strength (oz), and gladness (chedvah). These qualities aren't abstract but experientially known by those who dwell in God's presence. The parallelism - presence/place - indicates where God dwells, these bless...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and strength.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come before him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness.
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The dual command to 'give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name' and 'bring an offering' connects worship with sacrifice. The phrase 'glory due unto his name' (kavod shemo) acknowledges God's infinite worthiness - He deserves worship not based on what we gain but who He is. Bringing an offering demonstrates worship's costly nature; true praise involves sacrifice. The command to 'worship the LO...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be not moved.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because he cometh to judge the earth.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
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The refrain 'O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever' appears throughout Scripture (Psalms 106, 107, 118, 136). Thanksgiving (yadah - praise/confess) responds to God's character ('he is good') and His covenant love (chesed - steadfast love/mercy). The phrase 'endureth forever' (l'olam chasdo) emphasizes the permanence of God's covenant commitment. This isn't ba...
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(34) **O give thanks unto the Lord** . . .—Several of the later psalms begin with this beautiful liturgic formula. (See Psalms 106; Psalms 107, 118, 136.; and comp. Jeremiah 33:11.) The ode thus concludes with the thought from which it started (1Chronicles 16:8).
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →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 holy name, and glory in thy praise.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(35, 36) See Psalm 106:47-48.
(35) **And say** **ye.**—Not in Psalm 106:47. The compiler or interpolator has added it here in order to connect 1Chronicles 16:34 (Psalm 106:1) with 1Chronicles 16:35 (Psalm 106:47). It was doubtless suggested by Psalm 96:10 : “Say ye among the nations, The Lord reigneth.”
**O God of our salvation.**—The psalm has “Jehovah our God.”
**Gather** **us.**—The phrase used...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, Amen, and praised the LORD.
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →Worship Before the Ark
So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his brethren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required:
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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(37-42) Resumption and conclusion of the narrative suspended at 1Chronicles 16:7.
(37) **So **(and) **he left there.**—Were the above ode interposed by the chronicler himself, he might better have written, “And David left.”
**As every day’s work required.**—Literally, *for a day’s business in its own day*—*i.e.,* to perform the services appointed for each day. (Comp. Exodus 5:13.)
(38) **And Obed-...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →And Obededom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obededom also the son of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters:
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<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon,
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →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; morning: Heb. in the morning, and in the evening
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →And with them Heman 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;
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
Read full commentary →Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
**16-48. The sons of Levi; Gershom, &c.--**This repetition (see 1Ch 6:1) is made, as the historian here begins to trace the genealogy of the Levitical families who were not priests. The list is a long one, comprising the chiefs or heads of their several families until David's reign, who made a new and different classification of them by courses.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that should make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were porters. porters: Heb. for the gate
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
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**49. But Aaron and his sons offered, &c.--**The office and duties of the high priests having been already described, the names of those who successively filled that important office are recorded.
Matthew Henry’s Concise Commentary
Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
Read full commentary →And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.
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KJV Study Commentary
<strong>Theological Analysis:</strong> This passage falls within the section on Ark arrives in Jerusalem - psalms of thanksgiving. The Hebrew term <em>תּוֹדָה (todah) - thanksgiving</em> is theologically significant here, pointing to Grateful worship as covenant response. The Chronicler's narrative, while paralleling Samuel-Kings in places, offers a distinct theological perspective emphasizing tem...
Read full commentary →Ellicott’s Commentary for English Readers
(43) This verse is a duplicate of 2Samuel 6:19-20 a.
**Departed.**—Plural; Samuel has singular.
**Returned.**—Rather, *went round* (1Chronicles 10:14). Samuel has “returned,” which in Hebrew is very similar.
The incident which in 2Samuel 6:20-23 here follows (Michal’s encounter with David) is omitted by the chronicler as a matter of purely domestic interest, and therefore out of place in his histo...
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Chapter 16
Chapter Outline
Ahaz, king of Judah, His wicked reign.(1-9)
Ahaz takes a pattern from an idol's altar.(10-16)
Ahaz spoils the temple.(17-20)
**Verses 1-9**
Few and evil were the days of Ahaz. Those whose hearts condemn them, will go any where in a day of distress, rather than to God. The sin was its own punishment. It is common for those who bring themselves into s...
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