1 Chronicles 16:34 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Give thanks to the LORD, because he is good, and his love and mercy last forever.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

The writer is calling people to thank God because He is truly good and His loving kindness never ends.

📚 Historical Context

This verse appears in David's psalm of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem around 1000 BC. David appointed Levites to minister before the ark with songs of praise, and this became part of their regular worship. This particular phrase became a common refrain in Israel's temple worship and appears multiple times throughout the Psalms.

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