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They went about from nation to nation, From one kingdom to another people.

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Remembering the Patriarchs

Commentators clarify that this verse does not refer to the nation of Israel in the wilderness, but specifically recalls the wanderings of the patriarchs: Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. The song David instituted for worship intentionally looks back to the very foundation of God's people and their journeys through different lands and kingdoms.

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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 16:20

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 …