I Chronicles 16:33
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Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.
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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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before the LORD, for He comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness and the peoples with equity.
Therefore, beloved, as you anticipate these things, make every effort to be found at peace—spotless and blameless in His sight.
in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
on the day He comes to be glorified in His saints and regarded with wonder by all who have believed, including you who have believed our testimony.