1 Chronicles 21
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 21 of 29
Chapter Summary
David forces Joab to number the people. Gad gives David three plagues from which he is to choose; he leaves it to God; plague follows. After seventy thousand die, David's repentance prevents the destruction of Jerusalem. David is told to purchase Ornan's threshing-floor: he builds an altar, Jehovah approves it by fire.
Key Hebrew Words
People & Context
King who orders the census, confesses his sin, and buys Ornan's threshing-floor to build an altar
Army commander who reluctantly numbers Israel, protesting the king's command as guilt for Israel
David's seer who brings Jehovah's offer of three judgments and directs David to raise the altar
The Jebusite whose threshing-floor David purchases; he offers his oxen and wheat for the sacrifice
The adversary who stands up against Israel and moves David to number the people
Maker of the tabernacle in the wilderness, then standing at the high place in Gibeon
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