1 Chronicles 16:34

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Modern

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

Traditional

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

Literal

Give thanks to YHWH, for He is good; His loving devotion is even to forever.

Latin

Confitemini Domino, quoniam bonus: quoniam in æternum misericordia ejus.

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English

Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

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.

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Related verses

Psalm 106:1
Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
2 Chronicles 7:3
When all the Israelites saw the fire coming down and the glory of the LORD above the temple, they bowed down on the pavement with their faces to the ground, and they worshiped and gave thanks to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.”
Ezra 3:11
And they sang responsively with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: “For He is good; for His loving devotion to Israel endures forever.” Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD had been laid.
Psalm 107:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.
Psalm 136:1–26
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever.
2 Chronicles 5:13
The trumpeters and singers joined together to praise and thank the LORD with one voice. They lifted up their voices, accompanied by trumpets, cymbals, and musical instruments, in praise to the LORD: “For He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.” And the temple, the house of the LORD, was filled with a cloud
Jeremiah 33:11
…the sounds of joy and gladness, the voices of the bride and bridegroom, and the voices of those bringing thank offerings into the house of the LORD, saying: ‘Give thanks to the LORD of Hosts, for the LORD is good; His loving devotion endures forever.’ For I will restore the land from captivity as in former times, says the LORD.
Psalm 118:1
Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever.

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