King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
And [when] they went from nation to nation, and from [one] kingdom to another people;
Complete Jewish Bible:
wandering from nation to nation, from this kingdom to that people,
Berean Standard Bible:
they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
American Standard Version:
And they went about from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And when they went{H1980} from nation{H1471} to nation{H1471}, and from one kingdom{H4467} to another{H312} people{H5971};
Cross-References (KJV):
Genesis 46:3
- And he said, I [am] God, the God of thy father: fear not to go down into Egypt; for I will there make of thee a great nation:
Genesis 12:10
- ¶ And there was a famine in the land: and Abram went down into Egypt to sojourn there; for the famine [was] grievous in the land.
Genesis 20:1
- ¶ And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
Genesis 46:6
- And they took their cattle, and their goods, which they had gotten in the land of Canaan, and came into Egypt, Jacob, and all his seed with him:
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Commentary for 1 Chronicles 16:20
1 Chronicles 16:20 is part of a larger passage that records the song of thanksgiving composed by David after the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. This verse, in particular, reflects on the historical experiences of the Israelites, acknowledging their journey through various nations and kingdoms. The themes present in this verse include the sovereignty of God over all nations, the faithfulness of God amidst the wanderings of His people, and the idea of a divine plan guiding Israel's history.
The historical context of 1 Chronicles 16:20 harks back to the period of the patriarchs, the sojourn in Egypt, the Exodus, and the conquest of Canaan, as well as the subsequent periods of the judges and the monarchy. During these times, the Israelites were often oppressed or in conflict with other nations, and they themselves were sometimes divided into separate kingdoms. The verse speaks to the transient nature of human political structures in contrast to the eternal nature of God's promises and guidance.
In essence, 1 Chronicles 16:20 encapsulates the journey of the Israelites as a testament to God's providence and protection, emphasizing that despite their displacement and the shifting political landscapes they encountered, God's presence remained constant. This verse serves as a reminder of God's oversight in the national affairs of Israel and His ultimate control over the historical process, which is a central theme in the theology of the Old Testament.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H1980
There are 468 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָלַךְ
Transliteration: hâlak
Pronunciation: haw-lak'
Description: akin to יָלַךְ; a primitive root; to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively); (all) along, apace, behave (self), come, (on) continually, be conversant, depart, [phrase] be eased, enter, exercise (self), [phrase] follow, forth, forward, get, go (about, abroad, along, away, forward, on, out, up and down), [phrase] greater, grow, be wont to haunt, lead, march, [idiom] more and more, move (self), needs, on, pass (away), be at the point, quite, run (along), [phrase] send, speedily, spread, still, surely, [phrase] tale-bearer, [phrase] travel(-ler), walk (abroad, on, to and fro, up and down, to places), wander, wax, (way-) faring man, [idiom] be weak, whirl. - Strong's Number: H1471
There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוֹי
Transliteration: gôwy
Pronunciation: go'-ee
Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H4467
There are 113 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מַמְלָכָה
Transliteration: mamlâkâh
Pronunciation: mam-law-kaw'
Description: from מָלַךְ; dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm); kingdom, king's, reign, royal. - Strong's Number: H312
There are 271 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אַחֵר
Transliteration: ʼachêr
Pronunciation: akh-air'
Description: from אָחַר; properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.; (an-) other man, following, next, strange. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people.