1 Chronicles 16:22 kjva — Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm."

— 1 Chronicles 16:22, King James Version with Apocrypha

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

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When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

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And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;

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He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,

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Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.

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Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.

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Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.

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For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.

1 Chronicles 16:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:22 say?
1 Chronicles 16:22 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:22 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 22.
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 16:22.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:22 in?
1 Chronicles 16:22 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 16:22?
1 Chronicles 16:22 reads (KJVA): “Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.” 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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