1 Chronicles 29:15

strangers before thee, and sojourners David describes himself and his people not as strangers toGod, but as strangers dwelling beforeGod. In ancient states foreigners were sometimes allowed to reside in the capital under the immediate protection of the king or of the heads of the state; cp. 1 Samuel 22:3-4; 1Sa 27:3; 2 Samuel 15:19; cp. also the position of the aliens at Athens. David appeals to God on the ground that Israel is immediately under God's protection. Cp. Psalms 39:12.

none abiding R.V. no abiding, i.e. no continuance.