Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
Read it in contextDavid’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
Start reading at 1 Chronicles 16:7 (1 Chronicles 16:7 to 1 Chronicles 16:22).
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The ark's arrival, the promise to David, and accounts of victories establish the setting for the temple preparations.
16:7Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren.
16:8Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people.
16:9Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
16:10Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD.
16:11Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually.
16:12Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth;
16:13O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
16:14He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth.
16:15Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousand generations;
16:16Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;
16:17And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
16:18Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;
16:19When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.
16:20And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
16:21He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
16:22Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
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Who
Who wrote the book? Ezra is the traditional Jewish attribution. The historical writer or compiler is commonly called the Chronicler; an exact personal identification is not certain. Historical source: Babylonian Talmud, Bava Batra 14b–15a (record of Jewish attribution, not contemporary proof). traditionally held
Who was present or being addressed in this passage? In the surrounding chapter context (1 Chronicles 13:1–16:43): David, Israel's assembly, priests, Levites, musicians, and the households connected with the ark are involved in bringing it to Jerusalem and ordering worship. stated in the text
Who was the book written to? The Jewish community after the Babylonian exile, reconnecting its families, worship, and identity with Israel's earlier history. Biblical references: 1 Chronicles 9:1; 1 Chronicles 9:2. book background
What
What is the topic of this reading unit? David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving. Read 1 Chronicles 16:7 through 1 Chronicles 16:22 as a connected unit. interpretation
How does it contribute to the book? The ark's arrival, the promise to David, and accounts of victories establish the setting for the temple preparations. interpretation
When
When are the events or message set? The genealogies range widely through generations; the narrative then concentrates on David and preparations for the temple. book background
Where
What is the book’s geographic setting? The tribal lines and settlements range through Israel. David's reign and temple preparations concentrate on Jerusalem. book background
Where does the context start?
This passage sits in David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving (1 Chronicles 16:7 to 1 Chronicles 16:22).
Start reading at 1 Chronicles 16:7. An editorial reading unit, not a claim that the surrounding context stops here. Book background below applies to the shared passage; individual verses may need more specific explanation.
How
How does this book connect with Jesus Christ? David's house and promised successor belong to the royal line later connected to Jesus. Preserve the immediate reference to Solomon where temple-building responsibilities are stated. See 1 Chronicles 17:11, 1 Chronicles 22:9, Luke 1:32. interpretation
How should this book guide our response? Consider faithful preparation, ordered service, and the contribution of many people to worship. Genealogies describe particular family relationships and should not be turned into a universal ranking of personal worth. interpretation
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Macro-Structure
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Macro-Structure of 1 Chronicles 16
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First Chronicles presents genealogies and David's reign with sustained attention to the temple, Levites, and worship. It does not name its compiler. Its selection and arrangement differ from a full chronological biography. Local headings and stanza divisions are editorial reading aids adapted from public-domain BSB headings; verse boundaries and Scripture links use the KJV. Connections describe the surrounding book movement.
Connection to the wholeThis opening unit introduces the chapter’s movement. The ark's arrival, the promise to David, and accounts of victories establish the setting for the temple preparations.
Connection to the wholeThis unit closes the chapter’s selected reading divisions. The ark's arrival, the promise to David, and accounts of victories establish the setting for the temple preparations.
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Macro-Structure of 1 Chronicles
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First Chronicles presents genealogies and David's reign with sustained attention to the temple, Levites, and worship. It does not name its compiler. Its selection and arrangement differ from a full chronological biography.
Connection to the wholeDavid arranges materials and personnel and charges Solomon and the people, directing the close of his reign toward the future temple.
interpretation
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