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1 Chronicles 16:43

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What does 1 Chronicles 16:43 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.
1 Chronicles 16:43 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 16

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
40to offer burnt-offerings unto Jehovah upon the altar of burnt-offering continually morning and evening, even according to all that is written in the law of Jehovah, which he commanded unto Israel;
41and with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were mentioned by name, to give thanks to Jehovah, because his lovingkindness [endureth] for ever;
42and with them Heman and Jeduthun [with] trumpets and cymbals for those that should sound aloud, and [with] instruments for the songs of God; and the sons of Jeduthun to be at the gate.
43And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to bless his house.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And all the people departed, every man to his house, etc.] Having accompanied the ark to its place, and having praised the Lord for it, and been refreshed with food, (see <100619>2 Samuel 6:19) and David returned to bless his house; his family; the Targum is, “to bless the people;” (see <100620>2 Samuel 6:20).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“all the people: Sa2 6:19, Sa2 6:20; Kg1 8:66 to bless: Gen 18:19; Jos 24:15; Psa 101:2 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 17”
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