I Chronicles 16:27
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Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.
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INTRODUCTION TO 1 CHRONICLES 16 This chapter relates that David offered sacrifices when the ark was brought into his city, Ch1 16:1 who were the singers he appointed to sing before it continually, Ch1 16:4 and the song he that day composed and delivered to them to sing, Ch1 16:7 and that he appointed not only proper persons to minister before the ark, but also before the tabernacle at Gibeon, Ch1 16:37.
Open source ↗This chapter concludes that great affair of the settlement of the ark in the royal city, and with it the settlement of the public worship of God during the reign of David. Here is, I. The solemnity with which the ark was fixed (Ch1 16:1-6). II. The psalm David gave to be sung on this occasion (v. 7-36). III. The settling of the stated public worship of God in order thenceforward (Ch1 16:37-43).
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Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary.
You have made known to me the path of life; You will fill me with joy in Your presence, with eternal pleasures at Your right hand.
O LORD, our Lord, how majestic is Your name in all the earth! You have set Your glory above the heavens.
Father, I want those You have given Me to be with Me where I am, that they may see the glory You gave Me because You loved Me before the foundation of the world.