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1 Chronicles 16:18

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

American Standard Version (1901)

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;

Bible in Basic English

Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, the measured line of your heritage:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.

Free Bible Version

saying, “I will give the land of Canaan to you for you to possess.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Saying, To thee will I giue the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance.

King James (Authorized) Version

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

Translation for Translators

What he said was, “I will give the Canaan region to you, to belong to you and your descendants forever.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said, “I will give you the land of Canaan as your share of your inheritance.”

Noah Webster Bible

Saying, To thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

World English Bible

saying, “I will give you the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance,”

Young's Literal Translation

Saying: To thee I give the land of Canaan, The portion of your inheritance,

Context

David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving

¹⁷He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ¹⁸‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

Summary

This verse is part of a song of thanksgiving and praise that King David composed after the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It recounts God's promise to give the land of Canaan as an inheritance to His people, the Israelites. The verse highlights the faithfulness of God in fulfilling His covenant with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, demonstrating His enduring love and commitment to His chosen ones. It serves as a reminder of God's faithfulness throughout generations and encourages gratitude and trust in His promises.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:18

David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving

¹⁷He confirmed it to Jacob as a decree, to Israel as an everlasting covenant: ¹⁸‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

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Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’

American Standard Version (1901)

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance;

Bible in Basic English

Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, the measured line of your heritage:

Douay-Rheims 1899

Saying: To thee will I give the land of Chanaan: the lot of your inheritance.

Free Bible Version

saying, “I will give the land of Canaan to you for you to possess.”

Geneva Bible 1599

Saying, To thee will I giue the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance.

King James (Authorized) Version

Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

Translation for Translators

What he said was, “I will give the Canaan region to you, to belong to you and your descendants forever.”

Unlocked Literal Bible

He said, “I will give you the land of Canaan as your share of your inheritance.”

Noah Webster Bible

Saying, To thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;

World English Bible

saying, “I will give you the land of Canaan, The lot of your inheritance,”

Young's Literal Translation

Saying: To thee I give the land of Canaan, The portion of your inheritance,