1 Chronicles 16:19
At that time, they were small in number, they were few and were settlers there.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.
In Context
18saying: ‘To you, I will give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance.’
20And they passed through, from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people.
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7It is not because you surpass all the nations in number that the Lord has joined with you and has chosen you, for you are the least numerous of any people.
Hebrews 11:13All of these passed away, adhering to faith, not having received the promises, yet beholding them from afar and saluting them, and confessing themselves to be sojourners and guests upon the earth.
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 16:8-37
David's Psalm of Praise. ( b. c. 1045.) 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the Lord into the hand of Asaph and his brethren. 8 Give thanks unto the Lord , call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the Lord . 11 Seek the Lord and his strength, seek his face continually. 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his… Read the whole commentary →