1 Chronicles 16:22

22 “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”

1 Chronicles 16:22 in Other Translations

22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

22 saying, "Touch not my anointed ones, do my prophets no harm!"

22 “Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”

22 "Don't you dare touch my anointed ones, don't lay a hand on my prophets."

22 "Do not touch My anointed ones or harm My prophets."

1 Chronicles 16:22 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:22

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

1 Chronicles 16:22 In-Context

20 they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.

21 He allowed no one to oppress them; for their sake he rebuked kings:

22 “Do not touch my anointed ones; do my prophets no harm.”

23 Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day.

24 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples.

Cross References

• 1. S Genesis 20:7