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1 Chronicles 29:10

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So David praised the LORD in front of all the people gathered there, and David said, 'Blessed are you, LORD God of Israel our father, forever and ever.'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

David is publicly praising and blessing God as the eternal God of Israel before all the people.

📚 Historical Context

In the historical context of 1 Chronicles, King David is at the end of his reign, having just organized the resources and plans for the construction of the temple that his son Solomon will build. Before the assembly of Israel, David offers a public prayer of praise to God, acknowledging Him as the God of their ancestors and expressing eternal gratitude. This moment underscores David's role as a faithful leader who models worship and devotion to God in a communal setting.

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