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He is Yahweh our God; His judgments are in all the earth.

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God of Israel, God of All

Commentator Charles Ellicott highlights the profound theological statement in this verse: while Jehovah is Israel's God in a special covenant relationship, He is not theirs exclusively. His authority and "judgments" extend over the entire world. For believers today, this is a reminder that the God we know personally is also the sovereign ruler of all creation.

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1 Chronicles

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

On 1 Chronicles 16:4–42

18th Century

Theologian

The writer of Chronicles inserted this passage between two sentences of the parallel passage in Samuel. It contains a detailed account of the worsh…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

On 1 Chronicles 16:8–22

19th Century

Bishop

The first four strophes of Psalm 105:1-15 (1 Chronicles 16:1–15).

John Gill

John Gill

On 1 Chronicles 16:14

17th Century

Pastor

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

On 1 Chronicles 16:7–36

17th Century

Minister

Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to Him may be led to adore Him. Let us ourselves triumph and …