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The Start of Organized Praise
Commentators emphasize that this verse marks a pivotal moment: David's formal establishment of an organized, public worship service. By appointing Asaph and his relatives to lead in thanksgiving, David intentionally made corporate praise a central and structured part of Israel's life before the Ark of the Covenant in Jerusalem.
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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 16:4–42
19th Century
Bishop
THE INSTITUTION OF A MINISTRY FOR THE ARK. THE ODE SUNG ON THE DAY OF INSTITUTION.
This entire section is peculiar to the Ch…
John Gill
On 1 Chronicles 16:7
17th Century
Pastor
Ver. 7-34. Then on that day
The ark was brought to Zion, and the above persons appointed to minister before it:
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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 …