And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deliver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in thy praise.

1 CHRONICLES 16:35KJV
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1 Chronicles 16:35 (KJV)

What does 1 Chronicles 16:35 mean?

1 Chronicles 16:35 is a call for the people to ask God to save them, gather them together, and rescue them from other nations, so that they can thank God’s holy name and celebrate His praise. The verse expresses a desire for deliverance that leads to public gratitude and worship.

This verse is part of a song of thanks led by King David after the Ark of the Covenant was brought to Jerusalem. David is speaking to the people of Israel, encouraging them to pray for God’s help and to remember that their rescue is meant to result in honoring God. The verse ties the people’s safety and unity directly to their ability to give thanks and glory to God.

The Hebrew behind 1 Chronicles 16:35

  • “Save” (יָשַׁע, yashaʿ): This word means to rescue or deliver. Here, it highlights a plea for God’s active intervention, not just spiritual salvation but real help in trouble.
  • “Together” (קָבַץ, qavats): This word means to gather or assemble. It points to the hope that God will bring His people back from being scattered among other nations, restoring their unity.
  • “Heathen” (גּוֹי, goy): This word means nations or peoples, often used for non-Israelite groups. The request is for deliverance from foreign powers, not just generic “pagans.”
  • “Thanks” (יָדָה, yadah): This word means to give thanks or praise, often with the sense of acknowledging God openly. The verse connects rescue with a public response of gratitude.

Why 1 Chronicles 16:35 matters

  • This verse clarifies that the people’s deliverance is not just for their own benefit but so they can honor God together, showing the link between rescue and worship.
  • The verse connects Israel’s national experience—being scattered and oppressed—with their spiritual calling to thank and praise God, tying history and faith together.
  • In the wider passage, this prayer is part of a larger celebration and dedication, showing that remembering God’s help is central to Israel’s identity and worship.

Where else these words appear

“glory” Hebrew H7623 · used in 11 verses

  • Psalms 63:3 Because thy lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.
  • Psalms 106:47 Save us, O LORD our God, and gather us from among the heathen, to give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise.
  • Psalms 147:12 Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion.

“salvation” Hebrew H3468 · used in 35 verses

  • 2 Samuel 22:3 The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.
  • Psalms 24:5 He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.
  • Psalms 85:7 Shew us thy mercy, O LORD, and grant us thy salvation.

“praise” Hebrew H8416 · used in 57 verses

  • Exodus 15:11 Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?
  • Psalms 71:6 By thee have I been holden up from the womb: thou art he that took me out of my mother's bowels: my praise shall be continually of thee.
  • Isaiah 42:10 Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise from the end of the earth, ye that go down to the sea, and all that is therein; the isles, and the inhabitants thereof.

“thanks” Hebrew H3034 · used in 111 verses

  • Genesis 29:35 And she conceived again, and bare a son: and she said, Now will I praise the LORD: therefore she called his name Judah; and left bearing.
  • Psalms 9:1 To the chief Musician upon Muthlabben, A Psalm of David. I will praise thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; I will shew forth all thy marvellous works.
  • Psalms 107:15 Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!