1 Chronicles 16:20
1 Chronicles 16:20 in Multiple Translations
they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
And they went about from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people.
When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people;
They wandered from country to country, from one kingdom to the next.
And walked about from nation to nation, and from one kingdome to another people,
And they go up and down, From nation unto nation, And from a kingdom unto another people.
They went about from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another people.
And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
And they passed from nation to nation: and from a kingdom to another people.
they continued to wander from one place to another, from one kingdom to another.
Berean Amplified Bible — 1 Chronicles 16:20
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1 Chronicles 16:20 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וַ/יִּֽתְהַלְּכוּ֙
מִ/גּ֣וֹי
אֶל
גּ֔וֹי
וּ/מִ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
אֶל
עַ֥ם
אַחֵֽר
וַ/יִּֽתְהַלְּכוּ֙
hâlak
H1980
to go
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
מִ/גּ֣וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
Prep | N-ms
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
גּ֔וֹי
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-ms
וּ/מִ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
Conj | Prep | N-fs
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
to(wards)
Prep
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
another
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — 1 Chronicles 16:20
וַ/יִּֽתְהַלְּכוּ֙
hâlak
H1980
"to go"
Conj | V-Hithpael-ConsecImperf-3mp
Means to walk or go, used in many different contexts in the Bible. It can describe physical movement, but also spiritual or emotional journeys. Appears in various forms, such as 'to go' or 'to walk'.
Definition: : walk/move 1) to go, walk, come 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to go, walk, come, depart, proceed, move, go away 1a2) to die, live, manner of life (fig.) 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to walk 1b2) to walk (fig.) 1c) (Hithpael) 1c1) to traverse 1c2) to walk about 1d) (Niphal) to lead, bring, lead away, carry, cause to walk
Usage: Occurs in 473 OT verses. KJV: (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. See also: Genesis 2:14; Judges 4:9; 1 Kings 13:12.
מִ/גּ֣וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
גּ֔וֹי
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-ms
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
וּ/מִ/מַּמְלָכָ֖ה
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
Conj | Prep | N-fs
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
אֶל
ʼêl
H413
"to(wards)"
Prep
This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.
Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)
Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.
עַ֥ם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
אַחֵֽר
ʼachêr
H312
"another"
Adj
Means another or next in the original Hebrew, often referring to someone or something that follows or is different. It appears in various contexts, including descriptions of people and events in the Bible.
Definition: 1) another, other, following 1a) following, further 1b) other, different
Usage: Occurs in 161 OT verses. KJV: (an-) other man, following, next, strange. See also: Genesis 4:25; 1 Kings 13:10; Psalms 16:4.
Study Notes — 1 Chronicles 16:20
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Context — David’s Psalms of Thanksgiving
18‘I will give you the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’
19When they were few in number, few indeed, and strangers in the land,
20they wandered from nation to nation, from one kingdom to another.
21He let no man oppress them; He rebuked kings on their behalf: 22‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Genesis 46:6 | They also took the livestock and possessions they had acquired in the land of Canaan, and Jacob and all his offspring went to Egypt. |
| 2 | Genesis 20:1 | Now Abraham journeyed from there to the region of the Negev and settled between Kadesh and Shur. While he was staying in Gerar, |
| 3 | Genesis 46:3 | “I am God,” He said, “the God of your father. Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there. |
| 4 | Genesis 12:10 | Now there was a famine in the land. So Abram went down to Egypt to live there for a while because the famine was severe. |
1 Chronicles 16:20 Summary
This verse, 1 Chronicles 16:20, talks about how the Israelites wandered from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another, which means they had to move from place to place and were under different rulers. Even though they were in difficult situations, God was still with them and protected them, as we see in 1 Chronicles 16:21. This reminds us that, just like the Israelites, we can trust in God's protection and guidance, even when we feel lost or alone, and that He is always with us, as promised in Hebrews 13:5. We can learn to trust in God's care and provision for us, just as the Israelites did, and find comfort in His presence, as seen in Psalms 23:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to wander from nation to nation?
According to 1 Chronicles 16:20, wandering from nation to nation refers to the Israelites' experience of being displaced and traveling to different countries, as seen in their history of slavery in Egypt and their later exile to Babylon, as mentioned in 2 Kings 25:21 and Ezekiel 20:23.
How did God protect His people during their wanderings?
As stated in 1 Chronicles 16:21, God protected His people by rebuking kings on their behalf, and He commanded that no one should harm His anointed ones or prophets, as seen in Psalms 105:15.
What is the significance of the phrase 'from one kingdom to another'?
The phrase 'from one kingdom to another' emphasizes the Israelites' experience of being under different rulers and governments, highlighting their dependence on God for protection and guidance, as seen in Proverbs 21:1.
How does this verse relate to the overall story of the Israelites?
This verse is part of a larger narrative of God's covenant with the Israelites, as seen in Genesis 12:7 and Exodus 2:24, where God promises to be their God and they are to be His people, and it highlights their journey as a people under God's care and protection.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I can apply the concept of trusting in God's protection to my own life, especially in times of uncertainty?
- How can I, like the Israelites, recognize and appreciate God's guidance and protection in my own journey, even when I feel like I'm wandering?
- In what ways can I, as a believer, be a part of God's plan to reach and protect His people, just as He did with the Israelites?
- What are some lessons I can learn from the Israelites' experiences of being strangers in a foreign land, and how can I apply those lessons to my own life as a stranger in this world?
Gill's Exposition on 1 Chronicles 16:20
[See comments on 1 Chronicles 16:7]
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 1 Chronicles 16:20
Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the people. No JFB commentary on these verses.
Ellicott's Commentary on 1 Chronicles 16:20
(20) And when they went from nation to nation.—And they went. This shows that the third plural (“when they were”) is original in the last verse. The reference is to the wanderings of the patriarchs. And from one kingdom.—The conjunction is prosaic, and is not read in Psalms 105:13.
Cambridge Bible on 1 Chronicles 16:20
20. kingdom … people] The “kingdom” is Egypt (Genesis 12); the “people” the Canaanite and Perizzite (Genesis 13).
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The Life of Abraham - Part 8 by W.F. Anderson | In this sermon, the speaker addresses the issue of unfairness and suffering in the world. They highlight the examples of the children killed in Bethlehem and the martyrdom of James |
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Genesis 20:1-18 by John Calvin | John Calvin preaches about the journey of Abraham and his encounter with Abimelech, highlighting Abraham's faith and struggles, as well as the grace and protection of God amidst hu |
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(Genesis) Genesis 38:24-26 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of not being concerned with the size of the crowd when preaching the word of God. He believes that if the word of God is given |
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(Exodus) Exodus 1:1-8 by J. Vernon McGee | In this sermon, the speaker begins by emphasizing the importance of advertising and how it can help people remember a brand. He then transitions to the book of Exodus in the Bible, |
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