1 Chronicles 16:20 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And when they moved from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to different peoples;

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse describes how God's people traveled and lived among different nations and kingdoms throughout their history.

📚 Historical Context

This verse is part of David's psalm of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It reflects on the wandering period of the Israelites, including their time in Egypt, the wilderness wanderings, and their movements among various peoples before settling in the Promised Land. The verse emphasizes how small in number they were as they journeyed among much larger, established nations.

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