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1 Chronicles 16:9
9Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works!
1 Chronicles 16:9 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works.
- New International Version (NIV)Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
- New King James Version (NKJV)Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; Talk of all His wondrous works!
Context of 1 Chronicles 16:9
7On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the Lord by Asaph and his relatives: 8Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples. Sing to him; sing praise to him; tell about all his wondrous works! 10Boast in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice. 11Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his face always.
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שִׁ֤ירוּ לוֹ֙ זַמְּרוּ־ל֔וֹ שִׂ֖יחוּ בְּכָל־נִפְלְאֹתָֽיו׃Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for 1 Chronicles 16:9
- Psalms 95:1Come, let’s shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!
- Psalms 96:1Sing a new song to the Lord; let the whole earth sing to the Lord.
- Psalms 98:1Sing a new song to the Lord, for he has performed wonders; his right hand and holy arm have won him victory.
- Malachi 3:16At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before him for those who feared the Lord and had high regard for his name.
- Matthew 26:30After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
- Ephesians 5:19speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing and making music with your heart to the Lord,
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
- James 5:13Is anyone among you suffering? He should pray. Is anyone cheerful? He should sing praises.
- Psalms 40:10I did not hide your righteousness in my heart; I spoke about your faithfulness and salvation; I did not conceal your constant love and truth from the great assembly.
- Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth, and I still proclaim your wondrous works.
- Psalms 96:3Declare his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among all peoples.
- Psalms 145:4One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts.
Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16:9
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 4-42Verses 4-42 This passage is interposed by the writer of Chronicles between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the service which David instituted at this time, a service out of which grew the more elaborate service of the temple. The language of much of the passage is remarkably archaic, and there can be no reasonable doubt that it is in the main an extract from a record of the time of David. 1 Chronicles…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 7-36Verses 7-36 Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him. Let us ourselves triumph and trust in God. Those that give glory to God's name are allowed to glory in it. Let the everlasting covenant be the great matter of our joy his people of old, be remembered by us with thankfulness to him. Show forth from day to day his salvation, his promised salvation by Christ. We have reason to…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 7-36David’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…Read the comment
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Commentaries on 1 Chronicles 16
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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