2 Chronicles 2
KingComments2 Chronicles 2:1
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:2
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:3
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:4
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:5
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:6
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:7
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:8
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:9
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:10
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:11
Second Part (Psalms 96:1-13)
Psalms 96, from which comes the second part of this song of praise, is one of the psalms that speak of the return of Christ. David calls not to sing of his own kingship, but of the kingship of the LORD. David’s kingship and that of the Lord Jesus are most closely connected, for the great Son of David is the LORD of hosts. These verses look forward to the fulfillment of the promises, when the LORD publicly exercises His authority over the nations.
After the praise of the LORD for all His great deeds and His covenant follows in 1 Chronicles 16:23 the call of Israel to all the earth to sing to Him. The people of God are overwhelmed by the great lovingkindness that is their part. In it they want the nations to share who have been brought into contact with them. In their turn, those peoples must bring the message of the salvation that is Israel’s part “from day to day”, that is to say, constantly. Something like this is expected of us: “Through Him then, let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that give thanks to His name” (Hebrews 13:15). Here the singing for the LORD is done by the nations as a testimony of His wonderful deeds (1 Chronicles 16:24).
The direct reason for this call is the incomparable and awesome greatness of the LORD above all gods because these are idols, nothing, while the LORD is also the Creator (1 Chronicles 16:25-26). Everything that is before Him, what is in His presence, radiates splendor and majesty (1 Chronicles 16:27). Perhaps we could think of angels. They have power and joy because they are in His place, the place where He is. When we think of “His place” we can also think of the ark here. All the people rejoice at the presence of the ark as the dwelling place of God.
If this is true for angels and God’s earthly people, how much more so then for us who are children of God and are blessed in Christ with all spiritual blessings in the heavenly places (Ephesians 1:3). Do we rejoice in this too?
In the following verses we see the nations in the temple (1 Chronicles 16:28-30). They have come to see the face of the LORD. They are called to come there with offerings and bow down before Him. Someone can only come into the presence of God by virtue of the offering of Christ and in a humble mind. The whole earth, that is to say all the nations of the earth, is called to tremble before Him. This shows their respect for Him. To those with whom this is found, He gives unshakeable firmness.
When the whole earth has thus taken its place in relation to the almighty LORD, heaven is also involved. The heavens and the earth together are called to rejoice (1 Chronicles 16:31). This situation is the result of the reign of the LORD. He always rules, but then it will be visible to everyone. The whole creation in all its parts, the visible and the invisible, is called to expressions of joy, because the moment has come when the LORD sits on His throne to judge the earth (1 Chronicles 16:32-33).
This is an impressive moment, a moment of unprecedented importance. It is the great turning point in the history of mankind. Now everything will be completely different, God will reign through His Son. He has given Him authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man (John 5:27).
2 Chronicles 2:12
Third Part (Psalms 106:1,47-48)
The words of this third part come from Psalms 106, the final psalm of the fourth psalm book. In the first verse and the two final verses of that psalm (Psalms 106:1; 47-48), the hallelujah sounds, which means ‘praise the LORD’. ‘Hallelujah’ is the word of the kingdom of peace, together with the praise of the lovingkindness of the LORD which we find later in this chapter (1 Chronicles 16:41).
Once again the call to “give thanks to the LORD” sounds (1 Chronicles 16:34). It is the call that started this song in 1 Chronicles 16:8. The reason is that the LORD is good. This He is not just for a moment, but “His lovingkindness is everlasting”. The latter statement is characteristic of the millennial realm of peace.
This trust in God’s goodness is the basis for the call to God to deliver them from the power of the nations (1 Chronicles 16:35). They call God the “God of our salvation”. Salvation is the salvation in the full sense of the word and concerns spirit, soul and body and land. It is the deliverance from all evil powers and the receiving of all promised blessings. They ask for that salvation and deliverance to be able to praise God’s holy Name and to glory in God’s praise. This will find its full fulfilment in the realm of peace.
Yet they do not wait until the kingdom of peace has arrived, to only then praising God’s holy Name. They do so right here, when they say: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting” (1 Chronicles 16:36a).
The last words (1 Chronicles 16:36b) are words that immediately follow this song of praise and show that all Israel is a people of singers. The whole people agree with the song of praise sung by Asaph and his relatives by adding their “amen” and praising the LORD themselves.
2 Chronicles 2:13
Third Part (Psalms 106:1,47-48)
The words of this third part come from Psalms 106, the final psalm of the fourth psalm book. In the first verse and the two final verses of that psalm (Psalms 106:1; 47-48), the hallelujah sounds, which means ‘praise the LORD’. ‘Hallelujah’ is the word of the kingdom of peace, together with the praise of the lovingkindness of the LORD which we find later in this chapter (1 Chronicles 16:41).
Once again the call to “give thanks to the LORD” sounds (1 Chronicles 16:34). It is the call that started this song in 1 Chronicles 16:8. The reason is that the LORD is good. This He is not just for a moment, but “His lovingkindness is everlasting”. The latter statement is characteristic of the millennial realm of peace.
This trust in God’s goodness is the basis for the call to God to deliver them from the power of the nations (1 Chronicles 16:35). They call God the “God of our salvation”. Salvation is the salvation in the full sense of the word and concerns spirit, soul and body and land. It is the deliverance from all evil powers and the receiving of all promised blessings. They ask for that salvation and deliverance to be able to praise God’s holy Name and to glory in God’s praise. This will find its full fulfilment in the realm of peace.
Yet they do not wait until the kingdom of peace has arrived, to only then praising God’s holy Name. They do so right here, when they say: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting” (1 Chronicles 16:36a).
The last words (1 Chronicles 16:36b) are words that immediately follow this song of praise and show that all Israel is a people of singers. The whole people agree with the song of praise sung by Asaph and his relatives by adding their “amen” and praising the LORD themselves.
2 Chronicles 2:14
Third Part (Psalms 106:1,47-48)
The words of this third part come from Psalms 106, the final psalm of the fourth psalm book. In the first verse and the two final verses of that psalm (Psalms 106:1; 47-48), the hallelujah sounds, which means ‘praise the LORD’. ‘Hallelujah’ is the word of the kingdom of peace, together with the praise of the lovingkindness of the LORD which we find later in this chapter (1 Chronicles 16:41).
Once again the call to “give thanks to the LORD” sounds (1 Chronicles 16:34). It is the call that started this song in 1 Chronicles 16:8. The reason is that the LORD is good. This He is not just for a moment, but “His lovingkindness is everlasting”. The latter statement is characteristic of the millennial realm of peace.
This trust in God’s goodness is the basis for the call to God to deliver them from the power of the nations (1 Chronicles 16:35). They call God the “God of our salvation”. Salvation is the salvation in the full sense of the word and concerns spirit, soul and body and land. It is the deliverance from all evil powers and the receiving of all promised blessings. They ask for that salvation and deliverance to be able to praise God’s holy Name and to glory in God’s praise. This will find its full fulfilment in the realm of peace.
Yet they do not wait until the kingdom of peace has arrived, to only then praising God’s holy Name. They do so right here, when they say: “Blessed be the LORD, the God of Israel, from everlasting even to everlasting” (1 Chronicles 16:36a).
The last words (1 Chronicles 16:36b) are words that immediately follow this song of praise and show that all Israel is a people of singers. The whole people agree with the song of praise sung by Asaph and his relatives by adding their “amen” and praising the LORD themselves.
2 Chronicles 2:15
The Service at the Ark
Here the thread of history with the ark and the service in connection with it (1 Chronicles 16:1-6) is picked up again. There is a dual service. We have the service at the ark (1 Chronicles 16:37) and the service at the altar of burnt offering (1 Chronicles 16:39-40). We don’t know how the tabernacle ended up in Gibeon. First the tabernacle was in Shiloh, in the days of Eli. It has been suggested that the Philistines destroyed Shiloh and left the tabernacle and accessories to the Amorites who established it in Gibeon. That would later have been conquered again by the Israelites.
In any case, there is a separation between the tabernacle and the ark. In front of the ark a tent is pitched by David. He must have understood that the tabernacle had had its time and had come to an end to God. The service that takes place takes place at the ark. With the temple, which will be built by Solomon, a whole new building will be built on a new place where the altar of burnt offering will be placed. At the same time, this means that the tabernacle service will definitely cease to exist.
The difference between the service and place of the ark and the altar of burnt offering indicates different interests and occasions. Where the ark is, there is the service according to the will of the LORD. Where the altar stands, the ark is no longer. This indicates a tradition, which may continue for a while, as a transitional period. During that transitional period God can endure that service. Before the ark, the service of the singing is performed daily, as is the burnt offering, which is also brought every morning and every evening (Exodus 29:38-42; 1 Chronicles 23:30; Luke 2:37).
What we read in the last verse of this section (1 Chronicles 16:42), we find spiritually in the church. The father’s house in Luke 15 is a house of music and dance (Luke 15:25). When music is made, it must result in dance or expressions of joy. Music represents the prophetic ministry that is purposed to move the hearts of the believer, whether in joy or sadness, depending on the message that the servants of the Lord bring (cf. Matthew 11:16-17).
2 Chronicles 2:16
The Service at the Ark
Here the thread of history with the ark and the service in connection with it (1 Chronicles 16:1-6) is picked up again. There is a dual service. We have the service at the ark (1 Chronicles 16:37) and the service at the altar of burnt offering (1 Chronicles 16:39-40). We don’t know how the tabernacle ended up in Gibeon. First the tabernacle was in Shiloh, in the days of Eli. It has been suggested that the Philistines destroyed Shiloh and left the tabernacle and accessories to the Amorites who established it in Gibeon. That would later have been conquered again by the Israelites.
In any case, there is a separation between the tabernacle and the ark. In front of the ark a tent is pitched by David. He must have understood that the tabernacle had had its time and had come to an end to God. The service that takes place takes place at the ark. With the temple, which will be built by Solomon, a whole new building will be built on a new place where the altar of burnt offering will be placed. At the same time, this means that the tabernacle service will definitely cease to exist.
The difference between the service and place of the ark and the altar of burnt offering indicates different interests and occasions. Where the ark is, there is the service according to the will of the LORD. Where the altar stands, the ark is no longer. This indicates a tradition, which may continue for a while, as a transitional period. During that transitional period God can endure that service. Before the ark, the service of the singing is performed daily, as is the burnt offering, which is also brought every morning and every evening (Exodus 29:38-42; 1 Chronicles 23:30; Luke 2:37).
What we read in the last verse of this section (1 Chronicles 16:42), we find spiritually in the church. The father’s house in Luke 15 is a house of music and dance (Luke 15:25). When music is made, it must result in dance or expressions of joy. Music represents the prophetic ministry that is purposed to move the hearts of the believer, whether in joy or sadness, depending on the message that the servants of the Lord bring (cf. Matthew 11:16-17).
2 Chronicles 2:17
The Service at the Ark
Here the thread of history with the ark and the service in connection with it (1 Chronicles 16:1-6) is picked up again. There is a dual service. We have the service at the ark (1 Chronicles 16:37) and the service at the altar of burnt offering (1 Chronicles 16:39-40). We don’t know how the tabernacle ended up in Gibeon. First the tabernacle was in Shiloh, in the days of Eli. It has been suggested that the Philistines destroyed Shiloh and left the tabernacle and accessories to the Amorites who established it in Gibeon. That would later have been conquered again by the Israelites.
In any case, there is a separation between the tabernacle and the ark. In front of the ark a tent is pitched by David. He must have understood that the tabernacle had had its time and had come to an end to God. The service that takes place takes place at the ark. With the temple, which will be built by Solomon, a whole new building will be built on a new place where the altar of burnt offering will be placed. At the same time, this means that the tabernacle service will definitely cease to exist.
The difference between the service and place of the ark and the altar of burnt offering indicates different interests and occasions. Where the ark is, there is the service according to the will of the LORD. Where the altar stands, the ark is no longer. This indicates a tradition, which may continue for a while, as a transitional period. During that transitional period God can endure that service. Before the ark, the service of the singing is performed daily, as is the burnt offering, which is also brought every morning and every evening (Exodus 29:38-42; 1 Chronicles 23:30; Luke 2:37).
What we read in the last verse of this section (1 Chronicles 16:42), we find spiritually in the church. The father’s house in Luke 15 is a house of music and dance (Luke 15:25). When music is made, it must result in dance or expressions of joy. Music represents the prophetic ministry that is purposed to move the hearts of the believer, whether in joy or sadness, depending on the message that the servants of the Lord bring (cf. Matthew 11:16-17).
2 Chronicles 2:18
The Service at the Ark
Here the thread of history with the ark and the service in connection with it (1 Chronicles 16:1-6) is picked up again. There is a dual service. We have the service at the ark (1 Chronicles 16:37) and the service at the altar of burnt offering (1 Chronicles 16:39-40). We don’t know how the tabernacle ended up in Gibeon. First the tabernacle was in Shiloh, in the days of Eli. It has been suggested that the Philistines destroyed Shiloh and left the tabernacle and accessories to the Amorites who established it in Gibeon. That would later have been conquered again by the Israelites.
In any case, there is a separation between the tabernacle and the ark. In front of the ark a tent is pitched by David. He must have understood that the tabernacle had had its time and had come to an end to God. The service that takes place takes place at the ark. With the temple, which will be built by Solomon, a whole new building will be built on a new place where the altar of burnt offering will be placed. At the same time, this means that the tabernacle service will definitely cease to exist.
The difference between the service and place of the ark and the altar of burnt offering indicates different interests and occasions. Where the ark is, there is the service according to the will of the LORD. Where the altar stands, the ark is no longer. This indicates a tradition, which may continue for a while, as a transitional period. During that transitional period God can endure that service. Before the ark, the service of the singing is performed daily, as is the burnt offering, which is also brought every morning and every evening (Exodus 29:38-42; 1 Chronicles 23:30; Luke 2:37).
What we read in the last verse of this section (1 Chronicles 16:42), we find spiritually in the church. The father’s house in Luke 15 is a house of music and dance (Luke 15:25). When music is made, it must result in dance or expressions of joy. Music represents the prophetic ministry that is purposed to move the hearts of the believer, whether in joy or sadness, depending on the message that the servants of the Lord bring (cf. Matthew 11:16-17).