1 Chronicles 16:43

43 Arrangements completed, the people all left for home. And David went home to bless his family.

1 Chronicles 16:43 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:43

And all the people departed, every man to his house
Having accompanied the ark to its place, and having praised the Lord for it, and been refreshed with food, see ( 2 Samuel 6:19 )

and David returned to bless his house;
his family; the Targum is,

``to bless the people;''

see ( 2 Samuel 6:20 ) .

1 Chronicles 16:43 In-Context

41 With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and others specifically named, with the job description: "Give thanks to God, for his love never quits!"
42 Heman and Jeduthun were also well equipped with trumpets, cymbals, and other instruments for accompanying sacred songs. The sons of Jeduthun formed the security guard.
43 Arrangements completed, the people all left for home. And David went home to bless his family.
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