1 Chronicles 16:22
Saying, “Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”—
Leeser Tanakh
In The King James Version
Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
In Context
21He suffered no man to oppress them; yea, he reproved kings for their sake.
23Sing unto the Lord all ye lands: announce from day to day his salvation.
Cross References
Genesis 27:39And Isaac his father answered and said unto him, Behold, thy dwelling shall be the fatness of the earth, and [blessed] by the dew of heaven from above;
Genesis 49:8Judah, thou art the one thy brothers shall praise, thy hand shall be on the neck of thy enemies; thy father's children shall bow down unto thee.
Psalms 105:15[Saying,] “Touch not my anointed, and do my prophets no harm,”—
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 →