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Chapter 16
Verse 16

1 Chronicles 16:21

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:

American Standard Version (1901)

He suffered no man to do them wrong; Yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Bible in Basic English

He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,

Douay-Rheims 1899

He suffered no man to do them wrong: and reproved kings for their sake.

Free Bible Version

He didn't let anyone one treat them badly; warning kings to leave them alone:

Geneva Bible 1599

He suffered no man to do them wrong, but rebuked Kings for their sakes, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Translation for Translators

But he did not allow others to oppress them, and he warned kings by saying to them,

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did not allow anyone to oppress them; he punished kings for their sakes.

Noah Webster Bible

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

World English Bible

He allowed no man to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Young's Literal Translation

He hath not suffered any to oppress them, And reproveth on their account kings:

Context

David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving

²⁰they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. ²¹He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ²²‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’

Summary

This verse in 1 Chronicles 16 is part of a song of thanksgiving and praise that David composed after the ark of the covenant was brought to Jerusalem. It emphasizes God's protection over His people, warning other nations not to harm the Israelites who are His chosen ones. The verse reflects the covenant relationship between God and Israel, highlighting His faithfulness and sovereignty in safeguarding His people. It serves as a reminder of God's promise to defend and preserve those who belong to Him, reinforcing the importance of trusting in His protection and provision.

Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:21

David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving

²⁰they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another. ²¹He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: ²²‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’

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Berean Standard Bible

He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf:

American Standard Version (1901)

He suffered no man to do them wrong; Yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Bible in Basic English

He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,

Douay-Rheims 1899

He suffered no man to do them wrong: and reproved kings for their sake.

Free Bible Version

He didn't let anyone one treat them badly; warning kings to leave them alone:

Geneva Bible 1599

He suffered no man to do them wrong, but rebuked Kings for their sakes, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Translation for Translators

But he did not allow others to oppress them, and he warned kings by saying to them,

Unlocked Literal Bible

He did not allow anyone to oppress them; he punished kings for their sakes.

Noah Webster Bible

He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

World English Bible

He allowed no man to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,

Young's Literal Translation

He hath not suffered any to oppress them, And reproveth on their account kings: