1 Chronicles 16:8-11 BSB

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

David's Psalm of Praise v. 7. Then, on that day, David delivered first this psalm, to thank the Lord, into the hand of Asaph and his brethren, for use in the public worship at the Tabernacle (the hymn, as here recorded, is almost identical with Psalms 96; Cf also Psalms 105:1-Ezra :; Psalms 106:47-Galatians :): v. 8. Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon His name, in acknowledgment of His Godhead, make known His deeds among the people. v. 9. Sing unto Him, sing psalms unto Him, talk ye of... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

η. The Removal of the Ark to Jerusalem, with the Solemn Hymn sung on this occasion: 1 Chronicles 15:161 Chronicles 15:1 And he made him houses in the city of David, and he prepared a place for the ark of God, and pitched for it a tent.2Then David said, None should carry the ark of God but the Levites; for the Lord hath chosen them to carry the ark of God, and to minister to Him for ever 3And David gathered all Israel to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of the Lord unto its place which he had... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

The Ark was brought in with great rejoicing, and we have the psalm sung on the occasion. This great psalm of praise sung by the trained musicians is a compilation of parts of three found in the Book of Psalms, and its three movements are distinguished by the three quotations. The first part consists of the first fifteen verses of Psalms 105:1-45. This is a general ascription of praise which merges into a call to remembrance of the works of God, and of His government covenant with the people.... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

1 Chronicles 15:25 to 1 Chronicles 16:3 . See notes on 2 Samuel 6:12-Psalms :. 1 Chronicles 16:4-Joshua : . This appointment of Levites to serve before the Ark refers to the permanent arrangements as distinct from the temporary appointment of Levites to bring up the Ark to Jerusalem ( 1 Chronicles 15:17 ff.). 1 Chronicles 16:7-Zephaniah : . This psalm of thanksgiving and praise is, with only slight variations, a compilation from the Psalter, viz. vv. 1 Chronicles 16:8-Song of Solomon : =... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

CRITICAL NOTES.] In 2 Samuel 6:17-23, only three verses and a clause parallel with this chapter.1 Chronicles 16:1-6.—The ark lodged in tent. After this event Levites entered upon their duties before the ark, instructed by David. Blessed (1 Chronicles 16:2) as head or father of the people. Dealt with remains of extensive thankofferings as in ancient royal hospitality. Appointed (1 Chronicles 16:4) Asaph and associates first company with cymbals; Zechariah and colleagues, with whom were conjoined... read more

Charles Simeon

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Chronicles 16:7-15

DISCOURSE: 385DAVID’S THANKSGIVING AT THE CARRYING UP OF THE ARK1 Chronicles 16:7-15. Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Give thanks unto the Lord, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord. Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. Remember... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Chapter 16In chapter sixteen,They brought the ark of the covenant, and they set it in the midst of the tent, the tabernacle that David had pitched for it: and they offered the burnt sacrifices and the peace offerings before God ( 1 Chronicles 16:1 ).And then David ordered a choir.And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, and to record ( 1 Chronicles 16:4 ),Now that idea of recording was for remembrances. To record the things that God had done so that the... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

1 Chronicles 16:7 . David delivered this psalm into the hand of Asaph. The sublime and well chosen pieces sung before the ark, will be found and illustrated in Psalms 105:0. 1 Chronicles 16:22 . Touch not mine anointed. Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob were in the divine esteem kings, prophets, and priests. God reproved Abimelech and Pharaoh on Abraham’s account: yet all men are amenable for conduct and character. 1 Chronicles 16:42 . Musical instruments. They were uniformly sanctioned by... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:7-22

1 Chronicles 16:7-22Then on that day David delivered first this psalm.A psalm of thanksgivingThis, a composite psalm, represents a form of service rather than a psalm. The whole of it, with slight variations, found in Psalms 96:1-13; Psalms 105:1-15; Psalms 106:47-48. It celebrates redemption as unfolded in the history of Israel, proclaimed to the world, and triumphant in judgment. This part sets forth.I. An exhortation to the noblest work--praising God. In three ways, chiefly, is this duty... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:9

1 Chronicles 16:9Sing psalms unto Him, talk ye of all His wondrous works.Good conversationI. The subject here suggested for our commonplace talk: “his wondrous works.” We ought to talk more about God’s wondrous works.1. As we find them in Holy Scripture.2. As we find them in the history of our own country.3. As we find them in our own individual history.II. The excellency of this subject is both negative and positive.1. Negative. Were we to talk more of God’s wondrous works--(1) We should talk... read more

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - 1 Chronicles 16:7-36

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Charles Simeon's Horae Homileticae - 1 Chronicles 16:7-15

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - 1 Chronicles 16:1-43

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:7-22

The Biblical Illustrator - 1 Chronicles 16:9

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