1 Chronicles 16:20 bbe — When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people;

Bible in Basic English

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

— 1 Chronicles 16:20, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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

18

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;

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He would not let anyone do them wrong; he even kept back kings because of them,

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Saying, Put not your hand on those who have been marked with my holy oil, and do my prophets no wrong.

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Make songs to the Lord, all the earth; give the good news of his salvation day by day.

1 Chronicles 16:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:20 say?
1 Chronicles 16:20 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people;”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:20 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 20.
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 16:20.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:20 in?
1 Chronicles 16:20 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 16:20?
1 Chronicles 16:20 reads (BBE): “When they went about from one nation to another, and from one kingdom to another people;” 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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