1 Chronicles 16:17 bbe — And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;

Bible in Basic English

"And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;"

— 1 Chronicles 16:17, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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He is the Lord our God: he is judge of all the earth.

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He has kept his agreement in mind for ever, the word which he gave for a thousand generations;

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The agreement which he made with Abraham, and his oath to Isaac;

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And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;

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Saying, To you will I give the land of Canaan, the measured line of your heritage:

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When you were still small in number, and strange in the land;

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When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people;

1 Chronicles 16:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:17 say?
1 Chronicles 16:17 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:17 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 17.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 16:17.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:17 in?
1 Chronicles 16:17 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 16:17?
1 Chronicles 16:17 reads (BBE): “And he gave it to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an eternal agreement;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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