Thematic Bible
1 Chronicles 16:1 (show verse)
They brought the Ark of God, placed it within the tent that David had erected, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings in the presence of God.
1 Chronicles 16:2 (show verse)
After David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD
1 Chronicles 16:3 (show verse)
and distributed a loaf of bread, a date bar, and a raisin bar to every person in Israel that is, to each man and to each woman.
1 Chronicles 16:4 (show verse)
In the presence of the ark of the LORD, he appointed some of the descendants of Levi to minister continually by remembering, giving thanks, and praising the LORD 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)
Their director Asaph played cymbals, and next to him was Zechariah, followed by Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel, who played harps and lyres.
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)
The priests Benaiah and Jahaziel played the trumpets continually in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant of God.
1 Chronicles 16:7 (show verse)
On that very day, David composed this psalm of thanksgiving to the LORD just for Asaph and his companions:
1 Chronicles 16:8 (show verse)
Give thanks to the LORD, calling on his name. Make what he has done known among the people.
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 psalms to him, and think about all of his miraculous deeds.
1 Chronicles 16:10 (show verse)
Find joy in his holy name; let the hearts of those who keep on seeking the LORD rejoice.
1 Chronicles 16:11 (show verse)
Seek the LORD and his strength. Always look to him.
1 Chronicles 16:12 (show verse)
Keep remembering the awesome deeds that he has done, along with his miracles and the rulings that he has handed down,
1 Chronicles 16:13 (show verse)
you descendants of his servant Israel, you descendants of Jacob, the ones he has chosen.
1 Chronicles 16:14 (show verse)
He is the LORD our God. His justice is in all of the land.
1 Chronicles 16:15 (show verse)
Remember his covenant forever, his promise that he made to the thousandth generation,
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 that he made with Abraham, and the oath he swore 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 to Jacob in the form of an ordinance, an eternal covenant to Israel,
1 Chronicles 16:18 (show verse)
when he told Israel, "To you I will give the land of Canaan as your joyful inheritance."
1 Chronicles 16:19 (show verse)
When you were few in number very few, and strangers at that
1 Chronicles 16:20 (show verse)
wandering from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another,
1 Chronicles 16:21 (show verse)
he did not let anyone wrong them. He warned kings on their behalf,
1 Chronicles 16:22 (show verse)
"Don't touch my chosen ones, and don't hurt my prophets!"
1 Chronicles 16:23 (show verse)
Let all the earth sing to the LORD! Day after day proclaim his deliverance!
1 Chronicles 16:24 (show verse)
Declare his glory among the nations, and his miraculous deeds to all people,
1 Chronicles 16:25 (show verse)
because the LORD is great, and he is praised greatly! He is feared above every god.
1 Chronicles 16:26 (show verse)
For all of the gods of the other nations are mere idols, but the LORD fashioned 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 surround him, and strength and joy fill his palace.
1 Chronicles 16:28 (show verse)
Let the families of earth recognize the LORD that he is glorious and powerful.
1 Chronicles 16:29 (show verse)
Recognize the glory that is due the LORD! Bring your offering, and come into his presence, worshiping the LORD in all of his holy splendor.
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 in his presence, all the earth! Surely the inhabited world stands firm it cannot be moved.
1 Chronicles 16:31 (show verse)
Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be glad! Say to the nations, "The LORD reigns!"
1 Chronicles 16:32 (show verse)
Let the sea roar along with everything that fills it! Let the fields exult, along with everything in them!
1 Chronicles 16:33 (show verse)
Then let the trees in the forest sing out in praise, for the LORD is coming to judge the world.
1 Chronicles 16:34 (show verse)
Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good and because his gracious love is eternal!
1 Chronicles 16:35 (show verse)
Call out, "Save us, God, you who delivers us! Gather us and rescue us from the nations! We will thank your holy name and rejoice as we praise you!
1 Chronicles 16:36 (show verse)
Praise the LORD God of Israel, who lives from eternity to eternity! Then all of the people shouted "Amen!" and praised the LORD.
1 Chronicles 16:37 (show verse)
Later David left the presence of the Ark of the Covenant of the LORD so Asaph and his fellow descendants of Levi could serve the ark there continually each day, doing whatever was required.
1 Chronicles 16:38 (show verse)
Obed-edom and 68 of his relatives remained also, with Jeduthun's son Obed-edom and Hosah serving as trustees.
1 Chronicles 16:39 (show verse)
He left Zadok the priest and his relatives at the Tent of the LORD at the high place in Gibeon, where they ministered in the LORD's presence,
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)
sacrificing the regular burnt offerings regularly each morning and evening to the LORD on the altar dedicated to that purpose, doing everything written in the Law of the LORD, just as he had commanded Israel.
1 Chronicles 16:41 (show verse)
David also appointed Heman, Jeduthun, and others chosen by name to give thanks to the LORD, because "his gracious love is eternal."
1 Chronicles 16:42 (show verse)
They accompanied their songs of praise to God with trumpets, cymbals, and other musical instruments while Jeduthun's children served as trustees.
1 Chronicles 16:43 (show verse)
After this, everyone left for their own homes and David went home to bless his own household.