1 Chronicles 16:22

22 “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”

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1 Chronicles 16:22 in Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)
22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
English Standard Version (ESV)
22 saying, "Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!"
New Living Translation (NLT)
22 “Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”
The Message Bible (MSG)
22 "Don't you dare touch my anointed ones, don't lay a hand on my prophets."
American Standard Version (ASV)
22 [Saying], Touch not mine anointed ones, And do my prophets no harm.
GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)
22 'Do not touch my anointed ones or harm my prophets.'
Holman Christian Standard Bible (CSB)
22 "Do not touch My anointed ones or harm My prophets."
New International Reader's Version (NIRV)
22 He said to them, "Do not touch my anointed ones. Do not harm my prophets."

1 Chronicles 16:22 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:22

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

1 Chronicles 16:22 In-Context

20 they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21 He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:
22 “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”
23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.
24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

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