1 Chronicles 16:19
When they were only few in number, 1 so very few, and they were strangers in the land, 1
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.
In Context
18He said, “I will give you the land of Canaan 1 as your share of your inheritance.” 1
20they wandered from nation to nation, 1 from one kingdom to another. 1
Cross References
Deuteronomy 7:7Yahweh did not set his love upon you or choose you because you were more in number than any people—for you were the fewest of all peoples—
Hebrews 11:13It was in faith that all these died without receiving the promises. Instead, after seeing and greeting them from far off, they admitted that they were foreigners and exiles on 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 →