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1 Chronicles 16:40

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering continually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in the law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

To offer burnt offerings to the LORD on the altar for burnt offerings every morning and evening, and to do everything that is written in the LORD's law, which he commanded Israel to follow;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is describing how the priests were appointed to offer sacrifices to God twice daily and follow all of God's commands given to Israel.

📚 Historical Context

This verse describes the worship system King David established when he brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. David appointed priests and Levites to maintain regular worship services, including the morning and evening burnt offerings that were required by the Law of Moses. This was part of organizing Israel's worship life around the newly established religious center in Jerusalem.

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