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1 Chronicles 16:1

1 Chronicles 16:1
So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings before God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

So they brought the ark of God,.... What is contained in these three verses is the same with Sa2 6:17, see the notes there. See Gill on Sa2 6:17. See Gill on Sa2 6:18. See Gill on Sa2 6:19.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

The first three verses form part of the narrative commenced at 1Ch 15:25. Compare 2Sa 6:17-19, where the passage is not torn from its proper context.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Chronicles 16:1-6

It was a glorious day when the ark of God was safely lodged in the tent David had pitched for it. That good man had his heart much upon it, could not sleep contentedly till it was done, Psa 132:4, Psa…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the tent Cp. 1Ch 15:1, note.

they offered In 2Sa 6:17, David offered. The Chronicler associates the elders with David as in 1Ch 15:26.

burnt sacrifices R.V. burnt offerings (as 1Ch 16:2). Cp. Lev…