1 Chronicles 16:7-22 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brothers.… This, a composite psalm, represents a form of service rather than a psalm. The whole of it, with slight variations, found in Psalm 96., 105:1-15, 106:47, 48. It celebrates redemption as unfolded in the history of Israel, proclaimed to the world, and triumphant in judgment. This part sets forth. — I. AN EXHORTATION TO THE NOBLEST WORK — praising God. In three ways, chiefly, is this duty recommended. 1. In giving thanks to God. (1) By singing psalms (ver. 9). (2) By social conversation. (3) By glorying in His name (ver. 10). 2. In seeking God. (1) Earnestly. (2) Joyfully. (3) Continually. 3. In commemorating God's works (ver. 12). II. MOTIVES TO INFLUENCE US IN THIS NOBLEST WORK. 1. God's great love. 2. God's great manifestations of love. 3. God's great dominion. 4. God's great claims. 5. God's vindication of these claims. (J. Wolfendale.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. |
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