O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.
What does 1 Chronicles 16:34 mean?
Let God be glorified in our praises. Let others be edified and taught, that strangers to him may be led to adore him.
Key themes
Read with
Keep this verse inside 1 Chronicles 16:34-36 and alongside a few nearby related passages.
Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:34
Context in 1 Chronicles 16
Show chapter context
1 Chronicles 16 belongs to the middle movement of the book, especially the section often described as David’s reign and the ark. First Chronicles surveys Israel through genealogies and then retells David’s reign with special attention to worship, Levites, and preparations for the temple. Read this chapter with the wider themes of memory, worship, and genealogy in view so the individual verses keep their proper weight.
Related topics
Explore by topic
Bible verses about justice and mercy
Key texts on public righteousness, neighbor-love, social ethics, compassion, and the prophetic refusal to separate worship from justice.
Passages on praising God, singing, prayer, corporate worship, and the spirit in which true worship is to be offered.