1 Chronicles 16:24

16:24 Tell the nations about his splendor,

tell all the nations about his miraculous deeds!

1 Chronicles 16:26

16:26 For all the gods of the nations are worthless,

but the Lord made the heavens.


tn The verb “tell” is understood by ellipsis (note the preceding line).

tn The Hebrew word אֱלִילִים (’elilim, “worthless”) sounds like אֱלֹהִים (’elohim, “gods”). The sound play draws attention to the statement. Many modern English translations render this term as “idols” here.

tn Or “the sky” (also in v. 31). The Hebrew term שָׁמַיִם (shamayim) may be translated “heaven(s)” or “sky” depending on the context.