1 Chronicles 16

This chapter was originally written in the Hebrew language. It is divided into 43 verses.

Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter in Hebrew are of the Masoretic Text tradition, which includes the Aleppo Codex (10th century), and Codex Leningradensis (1008).{{sfn|Würthwein|1995|pp=35-37}}

There is also a translation into Koine Greek known as the Septuagint, made in the last few centuries BCE. Extant ancient manuscripts of the Septuagint version include Codex Vaticanus (B; $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^B; 4th century), Codex Sinaiticus (S; BHK: $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^S; 4th century), Codex Alexandrinus (A; $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^A; 5th century) and Codex Marchalianus (Q; $\backslash mathfrak\{G\}$^Q; 6th century).{{sfn|Würthwein|1995|pp=73–74}}

• {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|16:1–6|9}}: {{bibleverse|2 Samuel|6:17–19|9}}.[https://biblehub.com/bsb/1_chronicles/16.htm 1 Chronicles 16 Berean Study Bible]. Biblehub
• {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|16:7–22|9}}: {{bibleverse|Psalm|105:1–15|9}}.
• {{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|16:23–36|9}}: {{bibleverse|Psalm|96:1–13|9}}.

Verses 1–3 in this section closely resemble {{bibleverse|2 Samuel|6:17–19|9}} and here serve as an introduction of the festival to praise and thank God (cf. 2 Chronicles 20:26, 28;

29:30; 30:21, 27).{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}} After David successfully arranged to place the Ark inside the specially prepared tent, he designates certain Levites and priests to lead the musical service (verses 4–6; cf. 1 Chronicles 16:37).{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}}{{sfn|Coogan|2007|p=601 Hebrew Bible}}

:and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.{{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|16:6|ESV}} ESV

• "Benaiah and Jahaziel": In 1 Chronicles 15:24 Benaiah is coupled as priests with Eliezer.Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges. [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/cambridge/1_chronicles/16.htm 1 Chronicles 16]. Accessed 28 April 2019.
• "Trumpets" (Hebrew plural: {{lang|he|חֲצֹצְר֣וֹת}}, {{Strong-number|khă-tsō-tsə-rōṯ|H|2689}}[https://biblehub.com/text/1_chronicles/16-6.htm 1 Chronicles 16:6 Hebrew text analysis]. Biblehub) are the instruments reserved for the priests, especially the "Shofar" ("horn") which was used in earlier times, and there must be two trumpet-playing priests according to Numbers 10:2, as YHWH ordered Moses to produce two silver trumpets.

although the term can also be used for secular trumpets for music service (cf. verse 42).{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}}

• "Regularly" (Hebrew: {{lang|he|תָּמִ֔יד}}, {{Strong-number|tā-mîḏ|H|8548}}) or "continually" (KJV) is a specific term denoting "at fixed and regularly recurring services."Ellicott, C. J. (Ed.) (1905). [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/16.htm Ellicott's Bible Commentary for English Readers. 1 Chronicles 16.] London : Cassell and Company, Limited, [1905-1906] Online version: (OCoLC) 929526708. Accessed 28 April 2019.

The festive psalm that David instructed the Levites to sing are a medley composed of parts (with variations) from some known psalms.{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}}{{sfn|Coogan|2007|p=601 Hebrew Bible}} At this time, there could have existed some form of the Book of Psalms as a 'liturgical collection' which may already have been 'attributed to David'.{{sfn|Coogan|2007|p=601 Hebrew Bible}}

The composition initially looks back at the history of events up to that point (verses 8–22; Psalm 105:1–15), then praising YHWH (verses 23–33; Psalm 96), and finally asking for deliverance from enemies (verses 34–36; Psalm 106:1, 47–48).{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}}{{sfn|Coogan|2007|p=601 Hebrew Bible}} The Chronicler copies seven (w. 8, 20, 24, 26, 28, 31, 35, cf. also 'all the earth', v. 30) foreign nations to show the greatness of YHWH (in contrast to other gods).{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=276}}

::Blessed be the Lord God of Israel for ever and ever.

:And all the people said, Amen, and praised the Lord.{{bibleverse|1 Chronicles|16:36|KJV}} KJV

• "For ever and ever": or “from everlasting to everlasting",Note [a] on 1 Chronicles 16:36 in NET Bible translated from Hebrew phrase {{lang|he|מן־העולם ועד העלם}}, {{Strong-number|min|H|4480}}-hā-{{Strong-number|‘ōw--lām|H|5769}} wə- {{Strong-number|m‘aḏin|H|5704}} hā-{{Strong-number|‘ō-lām|H|5769}}.[https://biblehub.com/text/1_chronicles/16-36.htm 1 Chronicles 16:36 Hebrew text analysis]. Biblehub
• "Amen": the Hebrew term {{lang|he|אָמֵן}} meaning "surely"; traditionally written in the transliterated form.Note [b] on 1 Chronicles 16:36 in NET Bible

David appointed worship leaders to minister the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem, and also for the tabernacle at Gibeon (verses 39–42).{{sfn|Coogan|2007|p=602 Hebrew Bible}} Although the regular ceremony in Gibeon was not mentioned in other parts of Hebrew Bible, its historical authenticity is supported by the confirmation of its existence in 1 Kings 3:3–4.{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=277}} Here is mentioned the first time that the ark and the tabernacle were in two separate places, although the ordinary sacrifices and services, "all that is written in the Law of the Lord" (verse 40; cf. Exodus 29:38-39; Numbers 28:3-4) were carefully observed on the original altar (Exodus 38:2) in the tabernacle, whereas other and special sacrifices evidently were offered in the presence of the ark.Exell, Joseph S.; Spence-Jones, Henry Donald Maurice (Editors). [http://biblehub.com/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/16.htm On "1 Chronicles 16".] In: The Pulpit Commentary. 23 volumes. First publication: 1890. Accessed 24 April 2019. The tabernacle constructed in the wilderness was first stationed at Shiloh (Joshua 18:1; 1 Samuel 4:3, 4), then removed to Nob (1 Samuel 21:1; 1 Samuel 22:19) until the slaughter of the priests there by Doeg the Edomite at Saul's command, before this passage informs its location in Gibeon (cf. 1 Chronicles 21:29; 2 Chronicles 1:3). The uninterrupted and legitimate (sacrificial) services were portrayed in the Chronicles as spanning the entire period from the wilderness era, including the positioning of the tabernacle at Gibeon (underlined by its priests, musicians, and gatekeepers), until Solomon established the temple in Jerusalem.{{sfn|Mathys|2007|p=277}}

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• Ark of the Covenant
• Jerusalem
• Solomon
• Tabernacle}}
• Related Bible parts: Exodus 29, Numbers 28, 1 Chronicles 21, 2 Chronicles 2, 2 Chronicles 3, Psalm 96, Psalm 105, Psalm 106

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• Jewish translations:
• [https://www.chabad.org/library/bible_cdo/aid/16536 Divrei Hayamim I - I Chronicles - Chapter 16 (Judaica Press)] translation [with Rashi's commentary] at Chabad.org
• Christian translations:
• [http://www.gospelhall.org/bible/bible.php?passage=1+Chronicles+16 Online Bible at GospelHall.org] (ESV, KJV, Darby, American Standard Version, Bible in Basic English)
• [http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?book_id=13&chapter=16&version=9 First Book of Chronicles Chapter 16. Bible Gateway]

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