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Creation Sings for Joy
Commentators highlight that this verse is part of a larger hymn (found in Psalm 96) where all of creation—heavens, earth, sea, and now trees—is called to rejoice. This personification of nature singing joyfully emphasizes that the Lord's coming to 'judge the earth' is an event of cosmic celebration, signifying the restoration of order and righteousness for all.
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1 Chronicles
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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
On 1 Chronicles 16:23–33
19th Century
Bishop
See Psalm 96. This psalm, in the Psalter, consists of five strophes or stanzas of six lines each—an artistic arrangement that has been violated her…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 16:33
17th Century
Pastor
(See Gill on Psalms 95:11) (See Gill on Psalms 95:12) (See Gill on Psalms 95:13)
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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 …