1 Chronicles 16:17

“And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,”

"And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant," - 1 Chronicles 16:17
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What does 1 Chronicles 16:17 mean?

"1 Chronicles 16:17 (KJV) - And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant," This verse is a part of a prayer of thanksgiving and praise by King David as the Ark of the Covenant is brought to Jerusalem. It reflects on the faithfulness…

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The Everlasting Covenant: A Sacred Promise

In the hustle and bustle of modern life, we often find ourselves longing for assurances that transcend the temporary nature of our circumstances. The verse from 1 Chronicles 16:17 serves as a divine reminder of God's unwavering commitment: "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob…

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A Prayer of Covenant and Confirmation

Heavenly Father, In the quiet moments of my heart, I approach Your throne of grace, filled with reverence and awe for Your eternal promises. I come today, Lord, reflecting on the profound truth You shared through Your servant in 1 Chronicles 16:17: "And hath confirmed the same…

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1 Chronicles 16:17 - "And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,"
1 Chronicles 17:16 - "¶ And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?"
1 Chronicles 1:16 - "And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite."
1 corinthians 3:16-17
1 corinthians 3:16-17
1 corinthians 3:16-17
1 Chronicles 16:16 - "Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac;"
1 Chronicles 8:17 - "And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber,"
1 Chronicles 6:17 - "And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei."
1 Chronicles 24:16 - "The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel,"
1 Chronicles 23:16 - "Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief."
1 Chronicles 27:17 - "Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok:"
1 Chronicles 3:17 - "¶ And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son,"
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
1 Chronicles 6:16 - "¶ The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari."
1 Chronicles 8:16 - "And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah;"
2 Chronicles 17:16 - "And next him was Amasiah the son of Zichri, who willingly offered himself unto the LORD; and with him two hundred thousand mighty men of valour."
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
4:16–17 in 1 Thessalonians
1 Chronicles 24:17 - "The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul,"
"And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite." - 1 Chronicles 1:16
1 Chronicles 11:16 - "And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Beth-lehem."
1 Chronicles 17:16-17 - "Then King David went in and sat before the Lord, and he said: “Who am I, Lord God, and what is my family, that you have brought me this far? And as if this were not enough in your sight, my God, you have spoken about the future of the house of your servant. You, Lord God, have looked on me as though I were the most exalted of men.""
1 Chronicles 1:17 - "¶ The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech."
1 Chronicles 4:16 - "And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel."
1 Chronicles 2:17 - "And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite."
1 Chronicles 16:19 - "When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it."
1 Chronicles 12:16 - "And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David."