1 Chronicles 16:8-12

8 Give praise to the LORD, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done.

9 Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts.

10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice.

11 Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always.

12 Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced,

1 Chronicles 16:8-12 Meaning and Commentary

INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 16

This chapter relates that David offered sacrifices when the ark was brought into his city, 1Ch 16:1-3 who were the singers he appointed to sing before it continually, 1Ch 16:4-6 and the song he that day composed and delivered to them to sing, 1Ch 16:7-36 and that he appointed not only proper persons to minister before the ark, but also before the tabernacle at Gibeon, 1Ch 16:37-43.

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Cross References

• 1. ver 34; Psalms 107:1; Psalms 118:1; Psalms 136:1
• 2. S 2 Kings 19:19
• 3. S Exodus 15:1; Psalms 7:17
• 4. Psalms 8:1; Psalms 29:2; Psalms 66:2
• 5. ver 10; 1 Chronicles 28:9; 2 Chronicles 7:14; 2 Chronicles 14:4; 2 Chronicles 15:2,12; 2 Chronicles 16:12; 2 Chronicles 18:4; 2 Chronicles 20:4; 2 Chronicles 34:3; Psalms 24:6; Psalms 27:8; Psalms 105:4; Psalms 119:2,58; Proverbs 8:17
• 6. Psalms 77:11
• 7. S Deuteronomy 4:34
• 8. Psalms 78:43