1 Chronicles 16:13

Translations

Modern

O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Traditional

O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Literal

O seed of Israel His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Latin

…semen Israël servi ejus, filii Jacob electi ejus.

Original

Hebrew

English

O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

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 Seeking the Lord

Related verses

Psalm 135:4
For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.
1 Peter 2:9
But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.
Exodus 19:5–6
Now if you will indeed obey My voice and keep My covenant, you will be My treasured possession out of all the nations—for the whole earth is Mine.
Genesis 17:7
I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you, to be your God and the God of your descendants after you.
Genesis 35:10–12
And God said to him, “Though your name is Jacob, you will no longer be called Jacob. Instead, your name will be Israel.” So God named him Israel.
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.
Deuteronomy 7:6
For you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD your God has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all peoples on the face of the earth.

Parallels

Psalm 105:1–15

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

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

Topics

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 The Jews: Called: Children of Jacob The Jews: Called: Seed of Israel Titles and Names of Saints: Chosen Ones

1 Chronicles 16:13

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