1 Chronicles 16:18 nasb — Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance."

NASB

"Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance.""

— 1 Chronicles 16:18, NASB

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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Remember His covenant forever, The word which He commanded to a thousand generations,

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The covenant which He made with Abraham, And His oath to Isaac.

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He also confirmed it to Jacob for a statute, To Israel as an everlasting covenant,

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Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance."

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When they were only a few in number, Very few, and strangers in it,

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And they wandered about from nation to nation, And from one kingdom to another people,

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He permitted no man to oppress them, And He reproved kings for their sakes, saying,

1 Chronicles 16:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:18 say?
1 Chronicles 16:18 in the NASB reads: “Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance."”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:18 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 18.
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 16:18.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:18 in?
1 Chronicles 16:18 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 16:18?
1 Chronicles 16:18 reads (NASB): “Saying, "To you I will give the land of Canaan, As the portion of your inheritance."” 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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