1 Chronicles 16:3

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.”

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BSBPD

“Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf of bread, and a portion of flesh, and a cake of raisins.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and giveth a portion to every man of Israel, both man and woman: to each a cake of bread, and a measure of wine, and a grape-cake.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Chronicles 16:3 — 6 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. 1 Kings 3:15Then Solomon awoke, and indeed it had been a dream. So he returned to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. Then he held a feast for all his servants.
  2. 2 Chronicles 30:24For Hezekiah king of Judah contributed a thousand bulls and seven thousand sheep for the assembly, and the officials contributed a thousand bulls and ten thousand sheep for the assembly, and a great number of priests consecrated themselves.
  3. 2 Chronicles 35:7From his own flocks and herds Josiah contributed 30,000 lambs and goats plus 3,000 bulls for the Passover offerings for all the people who were present.
  4. Nehemiah 8:10Then Nehemiah told them, “Go and eat what is rich, drink what is sweet, and send out portions to those who have nothing prepared, since today is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”
  5. Ezekiel 45:17And it shall be the prince’s part to provide the burnt offerings, grain offerings, and drink offerings for the feasts, New Moons, and Sabbaths—for all the appointed feasts of the house of Israel. He will provide the sin offerings, grain offerings, burnt offerings, and peace offerings to make atonement for the house of Israel.
  6. 1 Peter 4:9Show hospitality to one another without complaining.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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