1 Chronicles 16:18

Translations

Modern

‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

Traditional

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

Literal

…saying, ‘To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

Latin

…dicens: Tibi dabo terram Chanaan, funiculum hæreditatis vestræ:

Original

Hebrew

English

‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

Notes

1 Chronicles 16:7–36

David’s song of thanksgiving combines three psalms:

First Chronicles 16:8–22 uses Psalm 105:1–15
First Chronicles 16:23–33 uses Psalm 96
First Chronicles 16:34–38 uses Psalm 106:1, 47–48

The composer adjusted the sources for this occasion. The Temple did not exist when the ark was brought to Jerusalem, so the Chronicler says strength and joy fill his dwelling (1 Chronicles 16:27) instead of His sanctuary (Psalm 96:6) and asks the worshiper to come into his presence (1 Chronicles 16:29) instead of enter His courts (Psalm 96:8). The name Abraham (Psalm 105:9) changes to Israel (1 Chronicles 16:13) to focus on the nation as the fulfillment of Abraham's promises. The hymn does not mention the judgment of the earth (Psalm 96:10, 13; compare 1 Chronicles 16:30, 33) because it was not relevant to the ark's dedication.

1 Chronicles 16:1–43

The transfer of the ark (1 Chronicles 16:1–3) and the event's conclusion (16:43) are reported just like in Samuel (see 2 Samuel 6:17–20). However, between these parts, the Chronicler adds details about the celebrations and the permanent worship arrangements (1 Chronicles 16:4–42). David’s psalm of celebration is the main focus of the account.

Theme notes and profiles

David

Related verses

Genesis 13:15
…for all the land that you see, I will give to you and your offspring forever.
Deuteronomy 32:8
When the Most High gave the nations their inheritance, when He divided the sons of man, He set the boundaries of the peoples according to the number of the sons of God.
Numbers 26:53–56
“The land is to be divided among the tribes as an inheritance, according to the number of names.
Genesis 35:11–12
And God told him, “I am God Almighty. Be fruitful and multiply. A nation—even a company of nations—shall come from you, and kings shall descend from you.
Genesis 17:8
And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.”
Genesis 28:13–14
And there at the top the LORD was standing and saying, “I am the LORD, the God of your father Abraham and the God of Isaac. I will give you and your descendants the land on which you now lie.
Genesis 12:7
Then the LORD appeared to Abram and said, “I will give this land to your offspring.” So Abram built an altar there to the LORD, who had appeared to him.
Micah 2:5
Therefore, you will have no one in the assembly of the LORD to divide the land by lot.

Parallels

Psalm 105:1–15

Places

Canaan: Ancient region; descendants of Ham; promised to Abraham's descendants

Glossary

Asaph Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Obed-Edom

Topics

Isaac: The Miraculous Son of Abraham: Abrahamic Covenant Confirmed In Jacob: God Confirms the Covenant of Abraham To Music: Unclassified Scriptures Relating 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 16:18

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