1 Chronicles · Chapter 16 · Strength
1 Chronicles 16:11 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
For the day that asks more than you feel ready to give.
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WEB · World English Bible
"Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more."
KJV · King James Version
"Seek1875 the LORD3068 and his strength5797, seek1245 his face6440 continually8548."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses the, lord, continually, while the WEB renders these as yahweh, forever, more. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
1 Chronicles 16:11 in 1 Chronicles 16
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is 1 Chronicles 16:11 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of 1 Chronicles 16. Read the full chapter →
- v.9 Sing to him. Sing praises to him. Tell of all his marvelous works.
- v.10 Glory in his holy name. Let the heart of those who seek Yahweh rejoice.
- v.11 Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.
- v.12 Remember his marvelous works that he has done, his wonders, and the judgments of his mouth,
- v.13 you offspring of Israel his servant, you children of Jacob, his chosen ones.
Book background
About the Book of 1 Chronicles
- Testament
- Old Testament
- Genre
- Historical narrative
- Author
- Ezra (traditional)
- Date written
- c. 450–400 BC
- Audience
- Post-exile Jewish community
- Chapters
- 29
1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Unlike 2 Samuel, Chronicles softens David's failures and highlights his role as worship leader, encouraging the post-exile community to recover their identity around the temple.
Setting: Written after the return from Babylon; retells history through a priestly lens.
Key themes: lineage · worship · temple · Davidic kingship · continuity
Memorisation aid
How to memorise 1 Chronicles 16:11
1 Chronicles 16:11 contains 10 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Seek Yahweh and his strength
SYAHS
- 2
Seek his face forever more.
SHFFM
Frequently asked
FAQ about 1 Chronicles 16:11
What does 1 Chronicles 16:11 say?
1 Chronicles 16:11 reads: "Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more." — from the Old Testament, 1 Chronicles (Historical narrative). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is 1 Chronicles 16:11 in?
1 Chronicles 16:11 is in the book of 1 Chronicles, traditionally attributed to Ezra (traditional) and written around c. 450–400 BC. 1 Chronicles is historical narrative in the Old Testament, originally addressed to Post-exile Jewish community. Best known for David's preparations for the temple.
What is 1 Chronicles 16:11 about?
1 Chronicles 16:11 is primarily a Bible verse about Strength, with related themes including Prayer. Within 1 Chronicles, 1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between 1 Chronicles 16:11 in WEB and KJV?
1 Chronicles 16:11 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Seek Yahweh and his strength. Seek his face forever more.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Seek1875 the LORD3068 and his strength5797, seek1245 his face6440 continually8548.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is 1 Chronicles 16:11?
1 Chronicles 16:11 is 10 words in the WEB translation (57 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise 1 Chronicles 16:11?
To memorise 1 Chronicles 16:11, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does 1 Chronicles 16:11 matter in 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles begins with extensive genealogies from Adam to David, then recounts David's reign with strong emphasis on his preparations for the temple. Unlike 2 Samuel, Chronicles softens David's failures and highlights his role as worship leader, encouraging the post-exile community to recover their identity around the temple. 1 Chronicles 16:11 sits within this larger story — 1 Chronicles as a whole emphasises lineage, worship, temple.
How can I apply 1 Chronicles 16:11 today?
Many readers use 1 Chronicles 16:11 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download 1 Chronicles 16:11 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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“Haven’t I commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid. Don’t be dismayed, for Yahweh your God is with you wherever you go.””
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Isaiah 40:31
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Deuteronomy 31:6
“Be strong and courageous. Don’t be afraid or scared of them; for Yahweh your God himself is who goes with you. He will not fail you nor forsake you.””
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Psalms 27:1
“By David. Yahweh is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear? Yahweh is the strength of my life. Of whom shall I be afraid?”
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Psalms 46:1
“For the Chief Musician. By the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.”
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2 Corinthians 12:9
“He has said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses,…”
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Psalm 46:1
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Deuteronomy 31:8
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