1 Chronicles 16:13
New International Version
you his servants, the descendants of Israel, his chosen ones, the children of Jacob.

New Living Translation
you children of his servant Israel, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.

English Standard Version
O offspring of Israel his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones!

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

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

New King James Version
O seed of Israel His servant, You children of Jacob, His chosen ones!

New American Standard Bible
You descendants of Israel His servant, Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

NASB 1995
O seed of Israel His servant, Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

NASB 1977
O seed of Israel His servant, Sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

Legacy Standard Bible
O seed of Israel His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

Amplified Bible
O seed of Israel His servant, Children of Jacob, His chosen ones!

Christian Standard Bible
you offspring of Israel his servant, Jacob’s descendants—his chosen ones.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
you offspring of Israel His servant, Jacob’s descendants—His chosen ones.

American Standard Version
O ye seed of Israel his servant, Ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Contemporary English Version
You belong to the family of Israel, his servant; you are his chosen ones, the descendants of Jacob.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
you descendants of Israel, his servant, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.

International Standard Version
you descendants of his servant Israel, you descendants of Jacob, the ones he has chosen.

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

NET Bible
O children of Israel, God's servant, you descendants of Jacob, God's chosen ones!

New Heart English Bible
you offspring of Israel his servant, you descendants of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Webster's Bible Translation
O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

World English Bible
you offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
O seed of Israel, His servant, "" O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

Young's Literal Translation
O seed of Israel, His servant, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones!

Smith's Literal Translation
O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye sons of Jacob his chosen ones.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
O ye seed of Israel his servants, ye children of Jacob his chosen.

Catholic Public Domain Version
O offspring of Israel, his servants! O sons of Jacob, his elect!

New American Bible
You sons of Israel, his servants, offspring of Jacob, the chosen ones!

New Revised Standard Version
O offspring of his servant Israel, children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
O you descendants of Abraham his servant, children of Jacob, his chosen ones.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The seed of Abraham, his Servant, and the sons of Yaqob, the chosen ones which he chose.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
O ye seed of Israel His servant, Ye children of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
ye seed of Israel his servants, ye seed of Jacob his chosen ones.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
David's Psalm of Thanksgiving
12Remember the wonders He has done, His marvels, and the judgments He has pronounced, 13O offspring of His servant Israel, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones. 14He is the LORD our God; His judgments carry throughout the earth.…

Cross References
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.

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. / And unto Me you shall be a kingdom of priests and a holy nation.’ These are the words that you are to speak to the Israelites.”

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.

Psalm 105:6
O offspring of His servant Abraham, O sons of Jacob, His chosen ones.

Isaiah 41:8-9
“But you, O Israel, My servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, descendant of Abraham My friend— / I brought you from the ends of the earth and called you from its farthest corners. I said, ‘You are My servant.’ I have chosen and not rejected you.

Romans 9:4-5
the people of Israel. Theirs is the adoption as sons; theirs the divine glory and the covenants; theirs the giving of the law, the temple worship, and the promises. / Theirs are the patriarchs, and from them proceeds the human descent of Christ, who is God over all, forever worthy of praise! Amen.

Galatians 3:29
And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise.

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.

Genesis 12:2-3
I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Exodus 6:7
I will take you as My own people, and I will be your God. Then you will know that I am the LORD your God, who brought you out from under the yoke of the Egyptians.

Deuteronomy 14:2
for you are a people holy to the LORD your God. The LORD has chosen you to be a people for His prized possession out of all the peoples on the face of the earth.

Psalm 135:4
For the LORD has chosen Jacob as His own, Israel as His treasured possession.

Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says—He who created you, O Jacob, and He who formed you, O Israel: “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; you are Mine!

Jeremiah 31:1
“At that time,” declares the LORD, “I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they will be My people.”

Matthew 3:9
And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham.


Treasury of Scripture

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

ye seed

Genesis 17:7
And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee.

Genesis 28:13
And, behold, the LORD stood above it, and said, I am the LORD God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;

Genesis 35:10-12
And God said unto him, Thy name is Jacob: thy name shall not be called any more Jacob, but Israel shall be thy name: and he called his name Israel…

his chosen

Exodus 19:5,6
Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: …

Deuteronomy 7:6
For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth.

Psalm 135:4
For the LORD hath chosen Jacob unto himself, and Israel for his peculiar treasure.

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O offspring of His servant Israel
This phrase refers to the descendants of Israel, also known as Jacob, who was the grandson of Abraham. The term "servant" highlights Israel's role in God's plan, emphasizing obedience and dedication to God's purposes. In the biblical context, Israel is often seen as God's chosen nation, set apart to fulfill His covenant promises. The use of "offspring" underscores the continuity of God's promises through generations, linking back to the Abrahamic covenant in Genesis 12:1-3, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants a great nation. This phrase also reflects the idea of a spiritual lineage, where the faith and covenant relationship with God are passed down through generations.

O sons of Jacob
The "sons of Jacob" refers to the twelve tribes of Israel, each named after one of Jacob's sons. This phrase emphasizes the unity and collective identity of the Israelites as a people chosen by God. Historically, the tribes settled in different regions of the Promised Land, each with its own territory and role within the nation. The mention of Jacob connects the people to their patriarchal heritage, reminding them of their roots and the promises made to their forefathers. This connection is significant in understanding the Israelites' identity and their relationship with God, as seen in passages like Exodus 3:15, where God identifies Himself as the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob.

His chosen ones
This phrase highlights the concept of divine election, where God selects certain individuals or groups for a specific purpose. In the Old Testament, Israel is repeatedly referred to as God's chosen people, set apart to be a light to the nations and to uphold His laws and commandments. This idea is central to understanding the covenant relationship between God and Israel, as seen in Deuteronomy 7:6-8, where God explains His choice of Israel not based on their size or strength, but out of love and faithfulness to His promises. The concept of being "chosen" also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of believers as God's elect, as seen in passages like 1 Peter 2:9, where Christians are described as a chosen people, a royal priesthood.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Israel
Refers to the nation of Israel, the descendants of Jacob, who was renamed Israel by God. This nation is central to God's covenant and redemptive plan.

2. Jacob
The patriarch whose name was changed to Israel. He is the father of the twelve tribes of Israel and is a key figure in the history of God's people.

3. Chosen Ones
This term refers to the people of Israel, whom God selected to be His special possession and through whom He would reveal His laws and promises.

4. David's Tent
The context of this verse is a song of thanksgiving delivered by King David when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem and placed in a tent he had prepared.

5. Ark of the Covenant
Represents God's presence among His people. The return of the Ark to Jerusalem was a significant event in Israel's history, symbolizing God's favor and presence.
Teaching Points
Identity in God
As believers, we are reminded of our identity as God's chosen people. Just as Israel was chosen, we too are called to live out our identity in Christ, reflecting His character and purposes.

Covenant Relationship
The verse underscores the importance of a covenant relationship with God. We are invited to enter into and maintain a relationship with God through faith and obedience, just as Israel was called to do.

Faithfulness and Obedience
Being chosen by God comes with the responsibility of faithfulness and obedience. We are to live in a way that honors God, recognizing that our lives are a testimony to His grace and calling.

God's Sovereignty
The selection of Israel as God's chosen people highlights His sovereignty. We can trust in God's plans and purposes, knowing that He is in control and His choices are perfect.

Thanksgiving and Worship
The context of this verse is a song of thanksgiving. We are encouraged to cultivate a heart of gratitude and worship, acknowledging God's goodness and faithfulness in our lives.(13) Seed of Israel.--Psalm 105:6 reads, "Abraham." "Israel" improves the parallelism, and is probably a correction. Syriac and Arabic have "Abraham."

His servant.--LXX., "his servants." (Comp. "servant of Jehovah" as a title of Israel in Isaiah.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
O offspring
זֶ֚רַע (ze·ra‘)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֣ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

His servant,
עַבְדּ֔וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5650: Slave, servant

O sons
בְּנֵ֥י (bə·nê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Jacob,
יַעֲקֹ֖ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc

His chosen ones.
בְּחִירָֽיו׃ (bə·ḥî·rāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 972: Select


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