1 Chronicles 16:21 Meaning and Explanation
“He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,”
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What Does 1 Chronicles 16:21 Mean?
The psalm recalls God's protection over the wandering patriarchs. Though they were few and vulnerable, He let no one oppress them and even confronted powerful kings to guard them.
The weakness of God's people is no measure of their safety, for their defense is the Lord Himself. Mighty rulers were checked by His hand for the sake of a handful of sojourners. This is the assurance of all who belong to Him: behind their frailty stands a God who watches, who intervenes, and who will not let His own be finally overthrown.
1 Chronicles 16:21 in the Original Language
yakach (יָכַח), 'reprove' -- to rebuke, correct, or call to account with authority.
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What does 1 Chronicles 16:21 mean?
God allowed no one to harm them and even rebuked kings on their behalf.