1 Chronicles 16:2
1 Chronicles 16:2 in Multiple Translations
When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of Jehovah.
And when David had come to an end of making the burned offerings and peace-offerings, he gave the people a blessing in the name of the Lord.
Once David had finished presenting the burnt offerings and friendship offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
And when Dauid had made an ende of offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, hee blessed the people in the Name of the Lord.
and David ceaseth from offering the burnt-offering and the peace-offerings, and blesseth the people in the name of Jehovah,
When David had finished offering the burnt offering and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the LORD’s name.
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt-offerings and the peace-offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
And when David had made an end of offering holocausts, and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
When David had finished presenting all those offerings, he asked Yahweh to bless the people.
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1 Chronicles 16:2 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יְכַ֣ל
דָּוִ֔יד
מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
וַ/יְבָ֥רֶךְ
אֶת
הָ/עָ֖ם
בְּ/שֵׁ֥ם
יְהוָֽה
וַ/יְכַ֣ל
kâlâh
H3615
to end
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
דָּוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
David
N-proper
מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת
ʻâlâh
H5927
to ascend
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
burnt offering
Art | N-fs
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
shelem
H8002
peace offering
Conj | Art | N-mp
וַ/יְבָ֥רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
to bless
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
Art | N-ms
בְּ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
name
Prep | N-ms
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:2
וַ/יְכַ֣ל
kâlâh
H3615
"to end"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to finish or end something, like completing a task or using up a resource, as seen in Genesis 2:2 where God finished creating the heavens and earth.
Definition: : finish 1) to accomplish, cease, consume, determine, end, fail, finish, be complete, be accomplished, be ended, be at an end, be finished, be spent 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be complete, be at an end 1a2) to be completed, be finished 1a3) to be accomplished, be fulfilled 1a4) to be determined, be plotted (bad sense) 1a5) to be spent, be used up 1a6) to waste away, be exhausted, fail 1a7) to come to an end, vanish, perish, be destroyed 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to complete, bring to an end, finish 1b2) to complete (a period of time) 1b3) to finish (doing a thing) 1b4) to make an end, end 1b5) to accomplish, fulfil, bring to pass 1b6) to accomplish, determine (in thought) 1b7) to put an end to, cause to cease 1b8) to cause to fail, exhaust, use up, spend 1b9) to destroy, exterminate 1c) (Pual) to be finished, be ended, be completed
Usage: Occurs in 199 OT verses. KJV: accomplish, cease, consume (away), determine, destroy (utterly), be (when... were) done, (be an) end (of), expire, (cause to) fail, faint, finish, fulfil, [idiom] fully, [idiom] have, leave (off), long, bring to pass, wholly reap, make clean riddance, spend, quite take away, waste. See also: Genesis 2:1; 2 Chronicles 29:17; Psalms 18:38.
דָּוִ֔יד
Dâvid
H1732
"David"
N-proper
David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.
Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.
מֵ/הַעֲל֥וֹת
ʻâlâh
H5927
"to ascend"
Prep | V-Hiphil-Inf-a
To ascend means to go up or rise, like the smoke from an altar going up to God, as described in many Bible passages, including Leviticus and Psalms.
Definition: : rise/go 1) to go up, ascend, climb 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go up, ascend 1a2) to meet, visit, follow, depart, withdraw, retreat 1a3) to go up, come up (of animals) 1a4) to spring up, grow, shoot forth (of vegetation) 1a5) to go up, go up over, rise (of natural phenomenon) 1a6) to come up (before God) 1a7) to go up, go up over, extend (of boundary) 1a8) to excel, be superior to 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be taken up, be brought up, be taken away 1b2) to take oneself away 1b3) to be exalted 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to bring up, cause to ascend or climb, cause to go up 1c2) to bring up, bring against, take away 1c3) to bring up, draw up, train 1c4) to cause to ascend 1c5) to rouse, stir up (mentally) 1c6) to offer, bring up (of gifts) 1c7) to exalt 1c8) to cause to ascend, offer 1d) (Hophal) 1d1) to be carried away, be led up 1d2) to be taken up into, be inserted in 1d3) to be offered 1e) (Hithpael) to lift oneself
Usage: Occurs in 817 OT verses. KJV: arise (up), (cause to) ascend up, at once, break (the day) (up), bring (up), (cause to) burn, carry up, cast up, [phrase] shew, climb (up), (cause to, make to) come (up), cut off, dawn, depart, exalt, excel, fall, fetch up, get up, (make to) go (away, up); grow (over) increase, lay, leap, levy, lift (self) up, light, (make) up, [idiom] mention, mount up, offer, make to pay, [phrase] perfect, prefer, put (on), raise, recover, restore, (make to) rise (up), scale, set (up), shoot forth (up), (begin to) spring (up), stir up, take away (up), work. See also: Genesis 2:6; Exodus 34:4; Joshua 7:6.
הָ/עֹלָ֖ה
ʻôlâh
H5930
"burnt offering"
Art | N-fs
This word refers to a step or stairs, often used to describe the ascent to the altar for a burnt offering. In the Bible, it can also mean a holocaust or sacrifice, like in Leviticus.
Definition: whole burnt offering Aramaic equivalent: a.lah (עֲלָת "burnt offering" H5928)
Usage: Occurs in 262 OT verses. KJV: ascent, burnt offering (sacrifice), go up to. See also H5766 (עֶוֶל). See also: Genesis 8:20; Numbers 15:5; 2 Chronicles 29:7.
וְ/הַ/שְּׁלָמִ֑ים
shelem
H8002
"peace offering"
Conj | Art | N-mp
A peace offering is a voluntary sacrifice to show thanks, like the ones described in Leviticus. It's a way to express gratitude and friendship with God. The Israelites gave these offerings to celebrate special occasions.
Definition: 1) peace offering, requital, sacrifice for alliance or friendship 1a) voluntary sacrifice of thanks
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: peace offering. See also: Exodus 20:24; Numbers 7:53; Proverbs 7:14.
וַ/יְבָ֥רֶךְ
bârak
H1288
"to bless"
Conj | V-Piel-ConsecImperf-3ms
To bless means to praise or honor God, often by kneeling in worship. In the Bible, people bless God and God blesses people, showing favor and care for them, as seen in the story of Abraham and his descendants.
Definition: 1) to bless, kneel 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to kneel 1a2) to bless 1b) (Niphal) to be blessed, bless oneself 1c) (Piel) to bless 1d) (Pual) to be blessed, be adored 1e) (Hiphil) to cause to kneel 1f) (Hithpael) to bless oneself 2) (TWOT) to praise, salute, curse Aramaic equivalent: be.rakh (בְּרַךְ "to bless" H1289)
Usage: Occurs in 289 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] abundantly, [idiom] altogether, [idiom] at all, blaspheme, bless, congratulate, curse, [idiom] greatly, [idiom] indeed, kneel (down), praise, salute, [idiom] still, thank. See also: Genesis 1:22; Deuteronomy 24:19; Job 2:9.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
הָ/עָ֖ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
Art | N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
בְּ/שֵׁ֥ם
shêm
H8034
"name"
Prep | N-ms
In the Bible, a name represents a person's identity, honor, and character, like God's name symbolizing His power and authority. It appears in Genesis and other books, often referring to God's name or a person's reputation. This concept is central to understanding biblical identity.
Definition: 1) name 1a) name 1b) reputation, fame, glory 1c) the Name (as designation of God) 1d) memorial, monument Aramaic equivalent: shum (שֻׁם "name" H8036)
Usage: Occurs in 771 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] base, (in-) fame(-ous), named(-d), renown, report. See also: Genesis 2:11; Exodus 3:15; Deuteronomy 16:6.
יְהוָֽה
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
"The Lord"
N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:2
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- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:2
- Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
- Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:2
- Sermons on 1 Chronicles 16:2
Context — A Tent for the Ark
1So they brought the ark of God and placed it inside the tent that David had pitched for it. And they presented burnt offerings and peace offerings before God.
2When David had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.
3Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. 4David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Genesis 47:10 | Then Jacob blessed Pharaoh and departed from his presence. |
| 2 | Genesis 14:19 | and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, |
| 3 | Leviticus 1:3 | If one’s offering is a burnt offering from the herd, he is to present an unblemished male. He must bring it to the entrance to the Tent of Meeting for its acceptance before the LORD. |
| 4 | Joshua 22:6 | So Joshua blessed them and sent them on their way, and they went to their homes. |
| 5 | 1 Kings 8:55–56 | And he stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: “Blessed be the LORD, who has given rest to His people Israel according to all that He promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises He made through His servant Moses. |
| 6 | 2 Chronicles 30:18–20 | A large number of the people—many from Ephraim, Manasseh, Issachar, and Zebulun—had not purified themselves, yet they ate the Passover, contrary to what was written. But Hezekiah interceded for them, saying, “May the LORD, who is good, provide atonement for everyone who sets his heart on seeking God—the LORD, the God of his fathers—even if he is not cleansed according to the purification rules of the sanctuary.” And the LORD heard Hezekiah and healed the people. |
| 7 | Luke 24:50–51 | When Jesus had led them out as far as Bethany, He lifted up His hands and blessed them. While He was blessing them, He left them and was carried up into heaven. |
| 8 | Hebrews 7:7 | And indisputably, the lesser is blessed by the greater. |
| 9 | 2 Chronicles 29:29 | When the offerings were completed, the king and all those present with him bowed down and worshiped. |
| 10 | Genesis 47:7 | Then Joseph brought in his father Jacob and presented him before Pharaoh, and Jacob blessed Pharaoh. |
1 Chronicles 16:2 Summary
[In this verse, David finishes offering sacrifices to God and then blesses the people in God's name, showing that he wants to honor God and bring good things to the people. This is similar to what Jesus does for us, as seen in John 10:10 where He says He came to give us life and life abundantly. David's actions remind us that our worship and relationship with God should always come first, and then we can be a blessing to others. By following David's example, we can learn to put God first and be a source of blessing and encouragement to those around us, just like it says in Matthew 5:16 to let our light shine before others.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of David blessing the people in the name of the LORD?
David's act of blessing the people in the name of the LORD signifies his recognition of God's sovereignty and his role as a leader to intercede on behalf of the people, as seen in Numbers 6:24-26 where Aaron is instructed to bless the people in a similar manner.
Why did David wait until he had finished sacrificing the burnt offerings and peace offerings to bless the people?
David waited until he had finished the sacrifices to bless the people, indicating that his blessing was a response to the atonement and worship that had just taken place, highlighting the importance of worship preceding ministry, as seen in Matthew 22:37-40 where Jesus teaches about loving God and loving neighbors.
How does this verse relate to the concept of priestly ministry in the Old Testament?
This verse demonstrates David's priestly role as a leader, where he intercedes on behalf of the people and offers sacrifices, similar to the priestly ministry described in Exodus 28:1-5 and Leviticus 8:12, where the priests are anointed to minister before the LORD.
What can we learn from David's example of blessing the people in the name of the LORD?
We can learn the importance of recognizing God's sovereignty and our role as believers to intercede and bless others, as seen in 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 where Paul encourages believers to comfort others with the comfort they have received from God.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can bless others in the name of the LORD, just like David did in this verse?
- How can I prioritize worship and sacrifice in my own life, so that I can be a blessing to others?
- What are some areas in my life where I need to recognize God's sovereignty and submit to His will, just like David did in this verse?
- How can I use my position or influence to be a blessing to others, whether it's in my family, community, or workplace?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:2
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:1].
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:2
And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. He blessed the people in the name of the Lord.
Trapp's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
1 Chronicles 16:2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD.Ver. 2. In the name of the Lord,] i.e., From Jehovah, the fountain and bestower of all good. Or, By the name of the Lord; i.e., by naming the Lord, the proper object of prayers and praises.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
(2) The burnt offerings.—Heb., the burnt offering, as if one great holocaust were meant. This verse is identical with 2 Samuel 6:18, only omitting Sabaoth at the end, a Divine title which was perhaps obsolete in the chronicler’s day. He blessed the people in the name of the Lord.—Comp. Numbers 6:22-27; 1 Kings 8:14; 1 Kings 8:55; Deuteronomy 33:1.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:2
Verse 2. He blessed the people] "He blessed the people in the name of the WORD of the Lord." - T.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:2
2. blessed the people] Cp. 2 Chronicles 6:3.
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(Genesis) 62 - the Grandeur of God's Glory by S. Lewis Johnson | The sermon transcript discusses the character of Jacob and his blessing of Pharaoh before leaving his presence. It then transitions to discussing Joseph and his economic policies a |
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Man's Chief End to Glorify God by Aeron Morgan | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes that despite man's ability to harness the power of the sun and wind, he is spiritually fallen and in need of God. The preacher references Pa |
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(Genesis) - Part 15 by Zac Poonen | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the significance of Abraham's deep sleep and the covenant God made with him. He explains that just as God put Adam into a deep sleep and gave |
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The Transcendence of El Elyon by Aeron Morgan | Aeron Morgan emphasizes the transcendence and majesty of God, El Elyon, as revealed in Psalms 91. He highlights the security and refuge found in God for those who trust in Him, con |
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On Eagles' Wings Pt 355 by Don Courville | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the importance of fathers in raising their children in a way that allows them to receive the blessings of God. He shares the story of Esau, |
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The Christian Life by David Shelby Corlett | David Shelby Corlett preaches on the standard of Christian living, emphasizing the importance of living upright, sober, and godly lives according to the moral law revealed in the S |