1 Chronicles 16:8

David’s Song of Thanks

8 ¹Oh give thanks to the Lord; ²call upon his name; ³make known his deeds among the peoples!

1 Chronicles 16:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 16:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 16:7)

1 Chronicles 16:8 In-Context

6 and Benaiah and Jahaziel the priests were to blow trumpets regularly before the ark of the covenant of God.

7 Then on that day David first appointed that thanksgiving be sung to the Lord by Asaph and his brothers.

8 Oh give thanks to the Lord; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!

9 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!

10 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice!

Cross References

• 1. 16:8 For ver. 8-22, see Ps. 105:1-15
• 2. 16:8 Isa. 12:4
• 3. 16:8 [Ps. 145:11, 12]