Lexham English Bible

1 Chronicles 16:17-24 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

17. And he confirmed it to Jacob as a statute, an everlasting covenant to Israel,

18. saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan, the portion of your inheritance.”

19. When you were few in number, little, and sojourners were in it,

20. when they wandered from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people,

21. he did not allow anyone to oppress them, and he rebuked kings on their account,

22. saying, “You must not touch my anointed nor do harm to my prophets!”

23. Sing to Yahweh, all the earth! Proclaim his salvation from day to day!

24. Proclaim his glory among the nations, his wondrous works among the peoples!