Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version That day David first appointed Asaph and his associates to give praise to the LORD in this manner: New Living Translation On that day David gave to Asaph and his fellow Levites this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: English Standard Version Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the LORD by Asaph and his brothers. Berean Standard Bible On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: King James Bible Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. New King James Version On that day David first delivered this psalm into the hand of Asaph and his brethren, to thank the LORD: New American Standard Bible Then on that day David first assigned Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD. NASB 1995 Then on that day David first assigned Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD. NASB 1977 Then on that day David first assigned Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Then on that day David first assigned Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to Yahweh. Amplified Bible Then on that day David first entrusted to Asaph and his relatives to give thanks to the LORD [as their chief task]. Christian Standard Bible On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the LORD by Asaph and his relatives: Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day David decreed for the first time that thanks be given to the LORD by Asaph and his relatives: American Standard Version Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto Jehovah, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Contemporary English Version That same day, David instructed Asaph and his relatives for the first time to sing these praises to the LORD: English Revised Version Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto the LORD, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. GOD'S WORD® Translation For the first time David entrusted Asaph and his relatives with the task of singing songs of thanks to the LORD: Good News Translation It was then that David first gave Asaph and the other Levites the responsibility for singing praises to the LORD. International Standard Version On that very day, David composed this psalm of thanksgiving to the LORD just for Asaph and his companions: Majority Standard Bible On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: NET Bible That day David first gave to Asaph and his colleagues this song of thanks to the LORD: New Heart English Bible Then on that day David first ordained to give thanks to the LORD, by the hand of Asaph and his brothers. Webster's Bible Translation Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. World English Bible Then on that day David first ordained giving of thanks to Yahweh by the hand of Asaph and his brothers. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOn that day, at that time, David has given at the beginning to give thanks to YHWH by the hand of Asaph and his brothers: Young's Literal Translation On that day then hath David given at the beginning to give thanks to Jehovah by the hand of Asaph and his brethren: -- Smith's Literal Translation In that day thus David gave at the first to confess to Jehovah by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn that day David made Asaph the chief to give praise to the Lord with his brethren. Catholic Public Domain Version In that day, David made Asaph the leader, in order to confess to the Lord with his brothers: New American Bible On that same day, David appointed Asaph and his brothers to sing for the first time these praises of the LORD: New Revised Standard Version Then on that day David first appointed the singing of praises to the LORD by Asaph and his kindred. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThen on that day David delivered this psalm, both he and the chiefs of all the priests and the Levites to praise the LORD, in the company of Asaph and his brethren. These are the headings of the songs which David sang on that day before the ark of the LORD: Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Then David opened his mouth on that day, he and the Chiefs of all the Priests and the Levites, to praise LORD JEHOVAH for the community of Asaph and of his brothers, and these are the headings of the songs that David spoke before the ark of LORD JEHOVAH on that day. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Then on that day did David first ordain to give thanks unto the LORD, by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Brenton Septuagint Translation Then David first gave orders to praise the Lord by the hand of Asaph and his brethren. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Psalm of Thanksgiving7On that day David first committed to Asaph and his brothers this song of thanksgiving to the LORD: 8“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.… Cross References Psalm 105:1-15 Give thanks to the LORD, call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations. / Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders. / Glory in His holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. ... Psalm 96:1-13 Sing to the LORD a new song; sing to the LORD, all the earth. / Sing to the LORD, bless His name; proclaim His salvation day after day. / Declare His glory among the nations, His wonders among all peoples. ... 2 Samuel 6:17-19 So they brought the ark of the LORD and set it in its place inside the tent that David had pitched for it. Then David offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. / When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD of Hosts. / Then he distributed to every man and woman among the multitude of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. And all the people departed, each to his own home. Psalm 106:1 Hallelujah! Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 107:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His loving devotion endures forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good. His loving devotion endures forever. Ephesians 5:19-20 Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord, / always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Colossians 3:16-17 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. / And whatever you do, in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him. Psalm 103:1-5 Of David. Bless the LORD, O my soul; all that is within me, bless His holy name. / Bless the LORD, O my soul, and do not forget all His kind deeds— / He who forgives all your iniquities and heals all your diseases, ... Psalm 145:1-3 A Psalm of praise. Of David. I will exalt You, my God and King; I will bless Your name forever and ever. / Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever. / Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised; His greatness is unsearchable. Psalm 34:1-3 Of David, when he pretended to be insane before Abimelech, so that the king drove him away. I will bless the LORD at all times; His praise will always be on my lips. / My soul boasts in the LORD; let the oppressed hear and rejoice. / Magnify the LORD with me; let us exalt His name together. Psalm 92:1-2 A Psalm. A song for the Sabbath day. It is good to praise the LORD, and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High, / to proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning and Your faithfulness at night Psalm 100:4 Enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise; give thanks to Him and bless His name. Psalm 147:1 Hallelujah! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and lovely to praise Him! Hebrews 13:15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise, the fruit of lips that confess His name. Treasury of Scripture Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brothers. on that day 2 Samuel 22:1 And David spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the hand of all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul: 2 Samuel 23:1,2 Now these be the last words of David. David the son of Jesse said, and the man who was raised up on high, the anointed of the God of Jacob, and the sweet psalmist of Israel, said, … 2 Chronicles 29:30 Moreover Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded the Levites to sing praise unto the LORD with the words of David, and of Asaph the seer. And they sang praises with gladness, and they bowed their heads and worshipped. into the hand Psalm 12:1 To the chief Musician upon Sheminith, A Psalm of David. Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. Psalm 18:1 To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD, who spake unto the LORD the words of this song in the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul: And he said, I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. Jump to Previous Appointed Asaph Assigned Associates Beginning Committed David Delivered First Hand Ordain Ordained Praise Psalm Relatives Sung Thank Thanks ThanksgivingJump to Next Appointed Asaph Assigned Associates Beginning Committed David Delivered First Hand Ordain Ordained Praise Psalm Relatives Sung Thank Thanks Thanksgiving1 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 On that day This phrase refers to a specific moment in Israel's history when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It marks a significant event in the life of King David and the nation, symbolizing God's presence among His people. The day is a culmination of David's efforts to establish Jerusalem as the religious and political center of Israel. David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe second king of Israel, known for his heart for God and his role in establishing Jerusalem as the political and spiritual center of Israel. In this context, he is the initiator of the worship and thanksgiving to God. 2. Asaph A Levite appointed by David to lead worship. He is recognized as a chief musician and is credited with several Psalms. His role here is significant as a leader in the musical worship of Israel. 3. The Ark of the Covenant The sacred chest that held the tablets of the Ten Commandments, representing God's presence with His people. The return of the Ark to Jerusalem is the occasion for this celebration. 4. Jerusalem The city chosen by God as the place for His name to dwell. It becomes the center of worship and the location of the Ark. 5. Song of Thanksgiving A psalm or hymn of praise and gratitude to God, reflecting the joy and reverence of the people as they celebrate His faithfulness and presence. Teaching Points The Importance of ThanksgivingDavid's initiation of a song of thanksgiving underscores the importance of gratitude in our relationship with God. Regularly expressing thanks helps us recognize God's ongoing work in our lives. Role of Worship Leaders Asaph's role highlights the significance of those who lead worship. Worship leaders are called to guide others in genuine praise and adoration of God, using their gifts to glorify Him. God's Presence Among His People The Ark's return to Jerusalem symbolizes God's presence with His people. Today, believers have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them, reminding us of God's constant presence and guidance. Community Worship The communal aspect of this event shows the power of collective worship. Gathering with others to praise God strengthens our faith and encourages unity within the body of Christ. Historical Reflection Reflecting on God's past faithfulness, as seen in the song of thanksgiving, encourages trust in His future provision and guidance. Remembering His deeds builds our faith and hope.(7-36) An ode of thanksgiving appropriate to the occasion. (7) Then on that day David delivered first this psalm.--Rather, On that day then (viz., after the Ark had been placed in its tent, and the minstrels appointed) David originally committed the giving of thanks to Jehovah into the hands of Asaph and his brethren. Thus understood, the verse merely asserts that this was the occasion when "Asaph and his brethren" were first charged with the duties described in 1Chronicles 16:4-6. But the words seem really intended to introduce the long ode which follows, and therefore we should perhaps render, "On that day, then David gave for the first time into the hands of Asaph and his brethren, for giving thanks to Jehovah, Give thanks unto the Lord,'" &c., the whole psalm being regarded as the object of the verb. It may be that this composite hymn was sung in the time of the compiler, on the anniversary of the removal of the Ark, which may in after-times have been commemorated by a special service. Hence it was easy to infer that it was the ode sung at the original service under David. The words "then" ('az) and "on that day" certainly seem to introduce the psalm. (Comp, their use, Exodus 15:1, and Judges 5:1. Comp. also 2Chronicles 7:6.) But the ambiguity of 1Chronicles 16:7 may be taken along with other considerations to indicate that this ode does not constitute an original part of the Chronicles, but has been inserted by a later hand. For (1) the Psalm is clearly a cento consisting of portions of three others extant in the Psalter, and so loosely patched together that the seams are quite visible; (2) the Psalter itself does not refer the three psalms in question to David; if, however, the editors of the Psalter had read in the Chronicles a clear assertion of Davidic authorship, they would hardly have left them anonymous; (3) all critics agree that it is not here expressly said that David composed this ode, and, in fact, its ideas and language betray a later origin than the Davidic age; and (4) it contains no specific allusion to the occasion for which it purports to have been written. If no record was preserved of the psalms actually sung at the festival, it was natural that some editor should attempt to supply the apparent lacuna from the Psalter. . . . Verse 7. - The rendering should run, On that day did David first commit to the hand of Asaph and his brethren to render praises to Jehovah; i.e. after the following manner and words. The word first marks the solemn establishment of set public worship in the metropolis.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֗וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day David דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 1732: David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse first בָּרֹ֔אשׁ (bā·rōš) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7218: The head committed נָתַ֤ן (nā·ṯan) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set to בְּיַד־ (bə·yaḏ-) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 3027: A hand Asaph אָסָ֖ף (’ā·sāp̄) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 623: Asaph -- 'gatherer', the name of several Israelites and his brothers וְאֶחָֽיו׃ (wə·’e·ḥāw) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 251: A brother, ) [this song] of thanksgiving לְהֹד֖וֹת (lə·hō·ḏō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Hifil - Infinitive construct Strong's 3034: To throw, at, away, to revere, worship, to bemoan to the LORD: לַיהוָ֑ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links 1 Chronicles 16:7 NIV1 Chronicles 16:7 NLT 1 Chronicles 16:7 ESV 1 Chronicles 16:7 NASB 1 Chronicles 16:7 KJV 1 Chronicles 16:7 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 16:7 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 16:7 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 16:7 French Bible 1 Chronicles 16:7 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 16:7 Then on that day David first ordained (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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