1 Chronicles 16:43 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then all the people went home to their families, and David also returned home to bless his own household.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

After a great celebration of worship, everyone including King David went home to care for and bless their families.

📚 Historical Context

This verse concludes the celebration when David brought the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem, establishing it as Israel's worship center. The day had been filled with sacrifices, music, and festive worship before all of Israel. David had appointed priests and musicians for ongoing worship at the tabernacle, and now the great public ceremony was complete.

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