1 Chronicles 16:28 net — Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!

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"Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!"

— 1 Chronicles 16:28, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 16 — Context

25

For the LORD is great and certainly worthy of praise, he is more awesome than all gods.

26

For all the gods of the nations are worthless, but the LORD made the heavens.

27

Majestic splendor emanates from him, he is the source of strength and joy.

28

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!

29

Ascribe to the LORD the splendor he deserves! Bring an offering and enter his presence! Worship the LORD in holy attire!

30

Tremble before him, all the earth! The world is established, it cannot be moved.

31

Let the heavens rejoice, and the earth be happy! Let the nations say,‘The LORD reigns!’

1 Chronicles 16:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 16:28 say?
1 Chronicles 16:28 in the NET Bible reads: “Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!”
Where is 1 Chronicles 16:28 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 16:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 16, verse 28.
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 16:28.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 16:28 in?
1 Chronicles 16:28 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 16:28?
1 Chronicles 16:28 reads (NET): “Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD splendor and strength!” 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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