1 Chronicles 16:17

17 He made it stand as a law for Jacob. He made it stand as a covenant for Israel. It will last forever.

1 Chronicles 16:17 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:17

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

1 Chronicles 16:17 In-Context

15 He will keep his covenant forever. He will keep his promise for all time to come.

16 He will keep the covenant he made with Abraham. He will keep the oath he took when he made his promise to Isaac.

17 He made it stand as a law for Jacob. He made it stand as a covenant for Israel. It will last forever.

18 He said, "I will give you the land of Canaan. It will belong to you."

19 At first there weren't very many of God's people. There were only a few. And they were strangers in the land.