Thematic Bible
1 Chronicles 16:1 (show verse)
So they brought the ark of God and set it inside the tent which David had pitched for it, and they offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
1 Chronicles 16:2 (show verse)
When David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
1 Chronicles 16:3 (show verse)
He distributed to everyone in Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread, a portion of meat, and a raisin cake.
1 Chronicles 16:4 (show verse)
He appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the Lord and to profess [God’s name] and to thank and praise the Lord, the God of Israel:
Ark » In the tabernacle. Called the ark » An oracle of God
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
Levites » Ministered in the presence of the ark of the covenant
Music » Appointed to be used in the temple
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » Appointed to minister before the ark of the covenant
Praise » Should be offered » With thankfulness
Sciences » Music
Thankfulness » Ministers appointed to offer, in public
Thanksgiving » Ministers appointed to offer, in public
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
Levites » Ministered in the presence of the ark of the covenant
Music » Appointed to be used in the temple
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » Appointed to minister before the ark of the covenant
Praise » Should be offered » With thankfulness
Sciences » Music
Thankfulness » Ministers appointed to offer, in public
Thanksgiving » Ministers appointed to offer, in public
1 Chronicles 16:5 (show verse)
Asaph the chief, and second to him Zechariah, then Jeiel (Jaaziel), Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel with musical instruments, harps and lyres; also Asaph played loud-sounding cymbals;
Asaph » appointed » cymbals » temple choir
Benaiah » A levitical musician
Cymbal » Used in the temple service
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
Eliab » A levite, a porter and musician
Harp » Used in worship
Jeiel » A levite and chorister in the tabernacle services
Mattithiah » A levite musician
Music » Appointed to be used in the temple
Music » Instruments of » cymbals
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » Appointed to minister before the ark of the covenant
Psaltery » Used in religious services
Sciences » Music
Shemiramoth » A levite musician
Zechariah » Three levites in the days of david
Benaiah » A levitical musician
Cymbal » Used in the temple service
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
Eliab » A levite, a porter and musician
Harp » Used in worship
Jeiel » A levite and chorister in the tabernacle services
Mattithiah » A levite musician
Music » Appointed to be used in the temple
Music » Instruments of » cymbals
Obed-edom » Korhite levite » Appointed to minister before the ark of the covenant
Psaltery » Used in religious services
Sciences » Music
Shemiramoth » A levite musician
Zechariah » Three levites in the days of david
1 Chronicles 16:6 (show verse)
and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests blew trumpets continually before the ark of the covenant of God.
1 Chronicles 16:7 (show verse)
Then on that day David first entrusted to Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the Lord [as their chief task].
1 Chronicles 16:8 (show verse)
O give thanks to the Lord, call on His name;
Make His deeds known among the peoples.
Calling » Calling on the lord
Declaration » Declaring the lord and his works
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » How and where to be given
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
Declaration » Declaring the lord and his works
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
religious Testimony » How and where to be given » How and where to be given
Thanksgiving » Encouraged
1 Chronicles 16:9 (show verse)
Sing to Him, sing praises to Him;
Speak of all His wonders.
1 Chronicles 16:10 (show verse)
Glory in His holy name;
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
1 Chronicles 16:11 (show verse)
Seek the Lord and His strength;
Seek His face continually [longing to be in His presence].
1 Chronicles 16:12 (show verse)
Remember [with gratitude] His marvelous deeds which He has done,
His miracles and the judgments from His mouth,
1 Chronicles 16:13 (show verse)
O seed of Israel His servant,
1 Chronicles 16:14 (show verse)
He is the Lord our God;
His judgments are in all the earth.
1 Chronicles 16:15 (show verse)
Be mindful of His covenant forever,
The promise which He commanded and established to a thousand generations,
Covenant » Being mindful of the lord’s covenant
The Covenant » Be mindful of
Decision » Exhortation to
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
The Covenant » Be mindful of
Decision » Exhortation to
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
1 Chronicles 16:16 (show verse)
The covenant which He made with Abraham,
And His oath (sworn promise) to Isaac.
Contracts » By oaths
The Covenant » Made with » jacob
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
The Covenant » Made with » jacob
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Prophecies concerning
isaac » The miraculous son of abraham » Abrahamic covenant confirmed in
jacob » God confirms the covenant of abraham to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
1 Chronicles 16:17 (show verse)
He confirmed it as a statute to Jacob,
And to Israel as an everlasting covenant,
1 Chronicles 16:18 (show verse)
Saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan,
As the portion of your possession and inheritance.”
1 Chronicles 16:19 (show verse)
When you were few in number,
Even a very few, and strangers in it,
1 Chronicles 16:20 (show verse)
When they wandered from nation to nation,
And from one kingdom to another people,
1 Chronicles 16:21 (show verse)
He allowed no man to oppress or exploit them,
And, He reproved and punished kings for their sakes, saying,
1 Chronicles 16:22 (show verse)
“Do not touch My anointed ones,
And do My prophets no harm.”
1 Chronicles 16:23 (show verse)
Sing to the Lord, all the earth;
Proclaim the good news of His salvation from day to day.
1 Chronicles 16:24 (show verse)
Declare His glory among the nations,
His marvelous works among all peoples.
1 Chronicles 16:25 (show verse)
For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
He is also to be feared [with awe-filled reverence] above all gods.
1 Chronicles 16:26 (show verse)
For all the gods of the peoples are [lifeless] idols,
But the Lord made the heavens.
Glory » Where glory is
Happiness/joy » Where joy is
Heavens » Creation of
Honor » Where honor is
Idolatry » What is idolatry
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
Strength » Where strength is
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » Economy » God's
Happiness/joy » Where joy is
Heavens » Creation of
Honor » Where honor is
Idolatry » What is idolatry
Images » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
Strength » Where strength is
false Worship » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » False gods and Goddesses » General references to
FALSE » Economy » God's
1 Chronicles 16:27 (show verse)
Splendor and majesty are [found] in His presence;
Strength and joy are [found] in His place (sanctuary).
1 Chronicles 16:28 (show verse)
Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
Ascribe to the Lord glory and honor and strength.
1 Chronicles 16:29 (show verse)
Ascribe to the Lord the glory and honor due His name;
Bring an offering [of thanksgiving], and come before Him;
Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness.
Beauty » Spiritual
Giving and gifts » What should be given to the lord
Glorifying God » Due to him
Glory » Giving glory to the lord
Holiness » The church is the beauty of
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
Worship » Worshipping the lord
Giving and gifts » What should be given to the lord
Glorifying God » Due to him
Glory » Giving glory to the lord
Holiness » The church is the beauty of
Praise » Of david » On bringing the ark of the covenant to zion
Psalms » Of david » Upon the occasion of moving the ark of the covenant
Worship » Worshipping the lord
1 Chronicles 16:30 (show verse)
Tremble [reverently] before Him, all the earth;
The world is firmly established, it will not be moved.
1 Chronicles 16:31 (show verse)
Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
And let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
1 Chronicles 16:32 (show verse)
Let the sea roar, and all the things that fill it;
Let the field rejoice, and all that is in it.
1 Chronicles 16:33 (show verse)
Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the Lord;
For He comes to judge and govern the earth.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (show verse)
O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good;
For His lovingkindness endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:35 (show verse)
Then say, “Save us, O God of our salvation;
Gather us together and rescue us from the nations,
That we may give thanks to Your holy name,
And glory in Your praise.”
1 Chronicles 16:36 (show verse)
Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel,
Forever and ever.And all the people said, “Amen,” and praised the Lord.
1 Chronicles 16:37 (show verse)
So David left Asaph and his relatives there before the ark of the covenant of the Lord to minister before the ark continually, as each day’s work required;
1 Chronicles 16:38 (show verse)
and Obed-edom with his sixty-eight relatives; also Obed-edom the son of Jeduthun, and Hosah, were to be gatekeepers.
1 Chronicles 16:39 (show verse)
David left Zadok the priest and his relatives the priests before the dwelling place (tabernacle) of the Lord in the high place which was at Gibeon,
David » King of israel » Organized the tabernacle service
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » The tabernacle located at
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of the lord
Tabernacle » Was set up » Finally at gibeon
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign
gibeon » A city » A city of the hivites » The tabernacle located at
High places » A term used to describe places of worship
Tabernacle » Called the » Tabernacle of the lord
Tabernacle » Was set up » Finally at gibeon
Zadok » The high priest during the time of david's reign
1 Chronicles 16:40 (show verse)
to offer burnt offerings to the Lord on the altar of burnt offering continually, morning and evening, in accordance with all that is written in the Law of the Lord, which He commanded Israel.
1 Chronicles 16:41 (show verse)
With them were Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were chosen and designated by name, to give thanks to the Lord, for His lovingkindness endures forever.
1 Chronicles 16:42 (show verse)
With them were Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those who were to sound aloud, and instruments for [accompanying] the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the gate.
1 Chronicles 16:43 (show verse)
Then all the people departed, each to his house, and David returned [home] to bless his household.