1 Chronicles 16 begins with David's desire to bring the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. He prepares a tent and brings the ark with great rejoicing, accompanied by musicians and singers. They offer burnt offerings and peace offerings to God, and David appoints Asaph and his brothers to minister before the ark and offer praise and thanks to God.
David then delivers a psalm of thanksgiving, starting with a call to give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His works among the nations. He recounts God's mighty deeds and His covenant with Israel, calling the people to remember His wonderful works and worship Him with gladness and awe.
David's psalm praises God as the great Creator, the God of Israel, and the one who judges the earth with righteousness. He encourages the people to worship the Lord, sing to Him, and declare His salvation day after day.
The chapter ends with David appointing certain Levites to regularly minister before the ark, leading in praise and thanksgiving to the Lord. Among those mentioned are Asaph, Zechariah, Benaiah, and Jahaziel.