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1 Chronicles 16:35

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And say, 'Save us, O God who rescues us, and bring us together, and deliver us from the nations around us, so that we can give thanks to your holy name and take pride in praising you.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse is a prayer asking God to rescue His people from their enemies and bring them back together so they can worship and praise Him properly.

📚 Historical Context

This verse comes from David's psalm of thanksgiving when the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. David appointed Levites to lead worship and praise before the Ark, and this prayer reflects the ongoing reality that Israel often faced threats from surrounding nations. The plea to be 'gathered together' suggests concern about potential exile or scattering of God's people.

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