1 Chronicles 16:19

French (BFC) 1997 (Bible en Français Courant)

Ceux-ci n'étaient alors qu'en petit nombre, tout juste quelques émigrés dans le pays.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about a time when God's people were few in number and strangers in the land. It's part of a song of praise, reminding God's people of their history and the blessings of God. The key message is about God's faithfulness despite the small number of His people.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're at a new school with only a few friends. You feel like a stranger there, but God was there with you, just like He was with His people when they were few and strangers in a new land.

Historical Background

1 Chronicles was written after the Babylonian exile, likely by Ezra or a scribe of his time, around 400-500 BCE. It was written for the returned exiles to remind them of God's faithfulness and to encourage them to follow God's ways.

Living It Out Today

Think about a time when you started a new job or moved to a new city. You might have felt like a stranger and outnumbered. Remember that God is with you, just as He was with His people when they were few and strangers.

Topics

• faithfulness
• strangers
• blessings
• history
• God's people
• few

Related Verses

• Exodus 1:7
• Deuteronomy 7:7
• Psalm 107:35
• Romans 9:27
• Hebrews 11:13

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote 1 Chronicles 16:19?

While the exact author is not definitively known, 1 Chronicles was likely written by Ezra or a scribe from his time, around 400-500 BCE, for the returned exiles to remind them of God's faithfulness.

How does this verse show God's faithfulness?

The verse reminds us that God was with His people even when they were few and strangers, showing that God's faithfulness does not depend on the size or status of His people.

What can this verse teach us about feeling outnumbered?

This verse can remind us that God was with His people when they were few and strangers. So, if we ever feel outnumbered or like strangers, we can remember that God is with us too.

How does 1 Chronicles 16:19 relate to the concept of strangers?

This verse highlights the idea of being a stranger in a new land, which is a common theme in the Bible, emphasizing God's presence and protection for those who feel like outsiders.