1 Chronicles 16 in the early church

[LXX: 1 Paralipomenon; Vulgate: 1 Paralipomenon]

25 passages quote, allude to, or echo 1 Chronicles 16, grouped by verse; passages on the same verse are in date order. Verse text from the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). References use the Protestant English Bible's numbering, with a writer's own numbering in brackets where it differs.

Verses: 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 22 · 23 · 25 · 26 · 27 · 28 · 29 · 30 · 31 · 33 · 41 · 42

1 Chronicles 16:4

David appointed some of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD, to celebrate, to give thanks, and to praise the LORD, the God of Israel.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:4	Second Apology of David 11 · Ambrose	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 384-397
1 Chr 16:4	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 47.1.2 · Ambrose	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 387-397

1 Chronicles 16:5

Asaph was the chief, Zechariah was second, then Jeiel, Shemiramoth, Jehiel, Mattithiah, Eliab, Benaiah, Obed-edom, and Jeiel. They were to play the harps and lyres, while Asaph sounded the cymbals
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:5	Demonstration of the Gospel 10.1.4 · Eusebius of Caesarea	allusion, high confidence	ca. 314–324

1 Chronicles 16:7

On that day David first committed to Asaph and his associates this song of thanksgiving to the LORD:
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:7	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	allusion, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)

1 Chronicles 16:8

“Give thanks to the LORD; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the nations.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:8	Homilies on Judges 6.3 · Origen	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
1 Chr 16:8	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
1 Chr 16:8–36	Letter to Africanus 17 · Origen	allusion, high confidence	ca. 240–245

1 Chronicles 16:9

Sing to Him, sing praises to Him; tell of all His wonders.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:9	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)

1 Chronicles 16:22

‘Do not touch My anointed ones! Do no harm to My prophets!’
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:22	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)
1 Chr 16:22	Symposium 8.8 · Methodius of Olympus	quotation, medium confidence	late 3rd century

1 Chronicles 16:23

Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim His salvation day after day.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:23	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155
1 Chr 16:23	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)

1 Chronicles 16:25

For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; He is to be feared above all gods.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:25	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:26

For all the gods of the nations are idols, but it is the LORD who made the heavens.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:26	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:27

Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and joy fill His dwelling.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:27	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, medium confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:28

Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the nations, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:28	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, medium confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:29

Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name; bring an offering and come before Him. Worship the LORD in the splendor of His holiness;
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:29	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:30

tremble before Him, all the earth. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:30	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155
1 Chr 16:30	Book of Rules 7 · Tyconius	quotation, high confidence	ca. 380

1 Chronicles 16:31

Let the heavens be glad, and the earth rejoice. Let them say among the nations, ‘The LORD reigns!’
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:31	First Apology 41 · Justin Martyr	quotation, high confidence	ca. 150–155

1 Chronicles 16:33

Then the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is coming to judge the earth.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:33	Commentary on the Song of Songs 0.82 · Origen	quotation, high confidence	ca. 240–245 (Rufinus's translation ca. 410)

1 Chronicles 16:41

With them were Heman, Jeduthun, and the rest of those chosen and designated by name to give thanks to the LORD, for “His loving devotion endures forever.”
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:41–42	Homilies on Psalms 36-38 8.2 · Origen	allusion, high confidence	ca. 238–250 (Rufinus's translation ca. 400–410)
1 Chr 16:41	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.1.1 · Ambrose	allusion, high confidence	ca. 387-397

1 Chronicles 16:42

Heman and Jeduthun had with them trumpets and cymbals for the music and instruments for the songs of God. And the sons of Jeduthun were stationed at the gate.
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Reference	Passage	Kind	Date
1 Chr 16:42	Homilies on the Psalms 61.1 · Basil of Caesarea	quotation, high confidence	ca. 360-378
1 Chr 16:42	Explanation of Twelve Psalms 38.1.1 · Ambrose	allusion, medium confidence	ca. 387-397