Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When they were but few in number, few indeed, and strangers in it, New Living Translation He said this when you were few in number, a tiny group of strangers in Canaan. English Standard Version When you were few in number, of little account, and sojourners in it, Berean Standard Bible When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, King James Bible When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. New King James Version When you were few in number, Indeed very few, and strangers in it. New American Standard Bible When they were only a few in number, Very few, and strangers in it, NASB 1995 When they were only a few in number, Very few, and strangers in it, NASB 1977 When they were only a few in number, Very few, and strangers in it, Legacy Standard Bible When you were only a few men in number, Of little account, and sojourners in it, Amplified Bible When you were few in number, Even a very few, and strangers in it, Christian Standard Bible When they were few in number, very few indeed, and resident aliens in Canaan Holman Christian Standard Bible When they were few in number, very few indeed, and temporary residents in Canaan American Standard Version When ye were but a few men in number, Yea, very few, and sojourners in it; Contemporary English Version At the time there were only a few of us, and we were homeless. English Revised Version When ye were but a few men in number; yea, very few, and sojourners in it; GOD'S WORD® Translation "While they were few in number, a small group of foreigners living in that land, Good News Translation God's people were few in number, strangers in the land of Canaan. International Standard Version When you were few in number— very few, and strangers at that— Majority Standard Bible When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, NET Bible When they were few in number, just a very few, and foreign residents within it, New Heart English Bible when you were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners were in it. Webster's Bible Translation When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. World English Bible when you were but a few men in number, yes, very few, and foreigners in it. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen you were few in number, "" As a little thing, and sojourners in it. Young's Literal Translation When ye are few of number, As a little thing, and sojourners in it. Smith's Literal Translation In your being men of number, as few, and strangers in it. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWhen they were but a small number: very few and sojourners in it. Catholic Public Domain Version At that time, they were small in number, they were few and were settlers there. New American Bible When they were few in number, a handful, and strangers there, New Revised Standard Version When they were few in number, of little account, and strangers in the land, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWhen you were but few, even a few in numbers and strangers in it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated When you were men of small numbers and dwellers in it. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917When ye were but a few men in number, Yea, very few, and sojourners in it, Brenton Septuagint Translation when they were few in number, when they were but little, and dwelt as strangers in it; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving…18‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’ 19When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, 20they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.… Cross References Genesis 12:1-3 Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you. / 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.” Genesis 15:5-7 And the LORD took him outside and said, “Now look to the heavens and count the stars, if you are able.” Then He told him, “So shall your offspring be.” / Abram believed the LORD, and it was credited to him as righteousness. / The LORD also told him, “I am the LORD, who brought you out of Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land to possess.” Genesis 17:7-8 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. / And to you and your descendants I will give the land where you are residing—all the land of Canaan—as an eternal possession; and I will be their God.” Exodus 6:7-8 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. / And I will bring you into the land that I swore to give to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I will give it to you as a possession. I am the LORD!’” Deuteronomy 7:6-8 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. / The LORD did not set His affection on you and choose you because you were more numerous than the other peoples, for you were the fewest of all peoples. / But because the LORD loved you and kept the oath He swore to your fathers, He brought you out with a mighty hand and redeemed you from the house of slavery, from the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt. Psalm 105:12-15 When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land, / they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. / He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ... Psalm 105:42-45 For He remembered His holy promise to Abraham His servant. / He brought forth His people with rejoicing, His chosen with shouts of joy. / He gave them the lands of the nations, that they might inherit the fruit of others’ labor, ... Psalm 106:45 And He remembered His covenant with them, and relented by the abundance of His loving devotion. Isaiah 41:8-10 “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. / Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 51:2 Look to Abraham your father, and to Sarah who gave you birth. When I called him, he was but one; then I blessed him and multiplied him. Romans 4:13 For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world was not given through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith. Romans 9:7-8 Nor because they are Abraham’s descendants are they all his children. On the contrary, “Through Isaac your offspring will be reckoned.” / So it is not the children of the flesh who are God’s children, but it is the children of the promise who are regarded as offspring. Galatians 3:16 The promises were spoken to Abraham and to his seed. The Scripture does not say, “and to seeds,” meaning many, but “and to your seed,” meaning One, who is Christ. Galatians 3:29 And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed and heirs according to the promise. Hebrews 11:8-9 By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, without knowing where he was going. / By faith he dwelt in the promised land as a stranger in a foreign country. He lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. Treasury of Scripture When you were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. but few [heb] but men of number Genesis 34:30 And Jacob said to Simeon and Levi, Ye have troubled me to make me to stink among the inhabitants of the land, among the Canaanites and the Perizzites: and I being few in number, they shall gather themselves together against me, and slay me; and I shall be destroyed, I and my house. Acts 7:5 And he gave him none inheritance in it, no, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would give it to him for a possession, and to his seed after him, when as yet he had no child. Hebrews 11:13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. Jump to Previous Account Few Foreigners Indeed Little Small Sojourners Strange StrangersJump to Next Account Few Foreigners Indeed Little Small Sojourners Strange Strangers1 Chronicles 16 1. David's festival sacrifice4. He orders a choir to sing thanksgiving 7. The psalm of thanksgiving 37. He appoints ministers, porters, priests, and musicians, to attend the ark When they were few in number This phrase refers to the early patriarchal period of Israel's history, specifically the time of the patriarchs Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. During this era, the Israelites were a small family clan rather than a large nation. This smallness highlights God's sovereign choice and protection over them despite their vulnerability. The promise to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 that his descendants would become a great nation underscores the miraculous growth from a few individuals to a populous nation. This also reflects God's faithfulness in fulfilling His promises despite seemingly insurmountable odds. Few indeed And strangers in the land Persons / Places / Events 1. IsraelitesThe verse refers to the early days of the Israelites, highlighting their small numbers and status as foreigners in the land. 2. Canaan The land where the Israelites were strangers, which God promised to Abraham and his descendants. 3. David The context of this verse is a psalm of thanksgiving delivered by King David when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. 4. Ark of the Covenant A sacred chest that represented God's presence and covenant with Israel, central to the events surrounding this verse. 5. Covenant with Abraham The promise God made to Abraham regarding his descendants and the land, which is the backdrop for the Israelites' journey and settlement. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness in Small BeginningsGod often starts with small beginnings to fulfill His grand purposes. The Israelites were few, yet God had a plan for them to become a great nation. Trust in God's faithfulness even when circumstances seem insignificant. Living as Strangers As believers, we are called to live as strangers and pilgrims on earth, looking forward to our heavenly home. This perspective should shape our values and priorities. The Importance of Covenant God's covenant with Abraham was foundational for the Israelites' identity and mission. Understanding our covenant relationship with God through Christ is crucial for our spiritual journey. God's Protection and Guidance Despite being few and vulnerable, God protected the Israelites. We can rely on God's protection and guidance in our lives, especially when we feel outnumbered or out of place.(19) The fourth strophe of Psalms 105 begins here. When ye were but few.--The psalm has "when they [that is, your fathers] were but few; "and so LXX. here. Few.--Literally, men of number = easily counted. (Comp. Genesis 34:30.) Strangers in it.--Sojourners, ???????? (Genesis 23:4). Hebrew When they wereבִּֽהְיֽוֹתְכֶם֙ (bih·yō·wṯ·ḵem) Preposition-b | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be few מְתֵ֣י (mə·ṯê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4962: An adult, a man in number, מִסְפָּ֔ר (mis·pār) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4557: A number, definite, indefinite, narration few indeed, כִּמְעַ֖ט (kim·‘aṭ) Preposition-k | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 4592: A little, fewness, a few and strangers וְגָרִ֥ים (wə·ḡā·rîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 1481: To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility in [the land], בָּֽהּ׃ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew Links 1 Chronicles 16:19 NIV1 Chronicles 16:19 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:19 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:19 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:19 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:19 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:19 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:19 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:19 When you were but a few men (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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