1 Chronicles 16:43

43 And all the people went away, every man to his house; and David went back to give a blessing to 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 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest who were marked out by name to give praise to the Lord, for his mercy is unchanging for ever;
42 And Heman and Jeduthun had horns and brass instruments sounding loudly, and instruments of music for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun were to be at the door.
43 And all the people went away, every man to his house; and David went back to give a blessing to his family.
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