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16 the promise[a] he made to Abraham,
the promise he made by oath to Isaac![b]
17 He gave it to Jacob as a decree,
to Israel as a lasting promise,[c]
18 saying, “To you I will give the land of Canaan
as the portion of your inheritance.”

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Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 16:16 tn Heb “which.”
  2. 1 Chronicles 16:16 tn Heb “his oath to Isaac.”
  3. 1 Chronicles 16:17 tn Or “eternal covenant.”

16 the covenant(A) he made with Abraham,
    the oath he swore to Isaac.
17 He confirmed it to Jacob(B) as a decree,
    to Israel as an everlasting covenant:
18 “To you I will give the land of Canaan(C)
    as the portion you will inherit.”

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