What does 1 Chronicles 16:19 mean?

1 Chronicles 16:19 highlights themes such as history, identity, faithfulness when read in context.

How should I apply 1 Chronicles 16:19 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it.

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,

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