1 Chronicles 16:21
Verse 21 of 43. The 16th of 29 chapters in 1 Chronicles, in History.
17And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlasting covenant,
18Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance;
19When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.
20And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another people;
21He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes,
22Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm.
23Sing unto the Lord, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation.
24Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations.
25For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared above all gods.
1 Chronicles 16:21 in the World English Bible
He allowed no man to do them wrong. Yes, he reproved kings for their sakes,Read 1 Chronicles 16:21 in the WEB
Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 16:21
They were his prophets, instructed in the things of God themselves and commissioned to instruct others (and prophets are said to be anointed, 1 Kings xix. 16; Isa. lxi. 1); therefore, if any touch them, they touch the apple of God's eye; if any harm them, it is at their peril, v. 19-22. 6.
Read Matthew Henry on 1 Chronicles 16:7–36: David's Psalm of Praise. (b. c. 1045.)
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