1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Satan H7854 (שָׂטָן) — an opponent; especially (with the article prefixed) Satan, the arch-enemy of good
- stood up H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- against Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and provoked H5496 (סוּת) — properly, to prick, i.e. (figuratively) stimulate; by implication, to seduce
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- to number H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
2 And David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, Go, number Israel from Beer-sheba even to Dan; and bring me word, that I may know the sum of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- and to the rulers H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- number H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- from Beer–sheba H884 (בְּאֵר שֶׁבַע) — Beer-Sheba, a place in Palestine
- even to Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the number H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of them to me, that I may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
3 And Joab said, Jehovah make his people a hundred times as many as they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord’s servants? why doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt unto Israel?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- answered H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- make his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- times H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- so many more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- as they H1992 (הֵם) — they (only used when emphatic)
- but, my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- they not all my lord’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- why then doth my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- require H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass H819 (אַשְׁמָה) — guiltiness, a fault, the presentation of a sin-offering
- to Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
4 Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- prevailed H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- against Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- Wherefore Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- departed H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and went H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- throughout all Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
5 And Joab gave up the sum of the numbering of the people unto David. And all they of Israel were a thousand thousand and a hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Judah was four hundred threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the sum H4557 (מִסְפָּר) — a number, definite (arithmetical) or indefinite (large, innumerable; small, a few); also (abstractly) narration
- of the number H4662 (מִפְקָד) — an appointment, i.e. mandate; concretely, a designated spot; specifically, a census
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- were a thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- and an hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that drew H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- and Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- threescore and ten H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them; for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Levi H3878 (לֵוִי) — Levi, a son of Jacob
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- counted H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- he not among H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- them: for the king’s H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- was abominable H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
- to Joab H3097 (יוֹאָב) — Joab, the name of three Israelites
7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- was displeased H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- was displeased H3415 (יָרַע) — properly, to be broken up (with any violent action) i.e. (figuratively) to fear
- with this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- therefore he smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
8 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- greatly H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- because I have done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this thing H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- but now, I beseech thee, do away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of thy servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- for I have done very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- foolishly H5528 (סָכַל) — to be silly
9 And Jehovah spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- David’s H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- seer H2374 (חֹזֶה) — a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
10 Go and speak unto David, saying, Thus saith Jehovah, I offer thee three things: choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and tell H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I offer H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- thee three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- thee one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of them H2007 (הֵנָּה) — themselves (often used emphatic for the copula, also in indirect relation)
- that I may do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
11 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith Jehovah, Take which thou wilt:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Choose H6901 (קָבַל) — to admit, i.e. take (literally or figuratively)
12 either three years of famine; or three months to be consumed before thy foes, while the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of Jehovah, even pestilence in the land, and the angel of Jehovah destroying throughout all the borders of Israel. Now therefore consider what answer I shall return to him that sent me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Either three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- years’ H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- or three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- months H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- to be destroyed H5595 (סָפָה) — properly, to scrape (literally, to shave; but usually figuratively) together (i.e. to accumulate or increase) or away (i.e. to scatter, remove, or ruin; intrans…
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- thy foes H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- while that the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- of thine enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- overtaketh H5381 (נָשַׂג) — to reach (literally or figuratively)
- or H518 (אִם) — used very widely as demonstrative, lo!; interrogative, whether?; or conditional, if, although; also Oh that!, when; hence, as a negative, not
- else three H7969 (שָׁלוֹשׁ) — three; occasionally (ordinal) third, or (multiple) thrice
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- even the pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- destroying H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- throughout all the coasts H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Now therefore advise H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thyself what word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- I shall bring again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- to him that sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall, I pray, into the hand of Jehovah; for very great are his mercies: and let me not fall into the hand of man.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- I am in a great H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- strait H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
- let me fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- now into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for very H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- his mercies H7356 (רַחַם) — compassion (in the plural); by extension, the womb (as cherishing the fetus); by implication, a maiden
- but let me not fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- into the hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
14 So Jehovah sent a pestilence upon Israel; and there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- sent H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- pestilence H1698 (דֶּבֶר) — a pestilence
- upon Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and there fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- seventy H7657 (שִׁבְעִים) — seventy
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- men H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
15 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was about to destroy, Jehovah beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the destroying angel, It is enough; now stay thy hand. And the angel of Jehovah was standing by the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- an angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- unto Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- to destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- it: and as he was destroying H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- beheld H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and he repented H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- him of the evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- that destroyed H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- It is enough H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- stay H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- now thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- And the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- by the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- of Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- the Jebusite H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of Jehovah standing between earth and heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- lifted up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- between the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- having a drawn H8025 (שָׁלַף) — to pull out, up or off
- sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- in his hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- stretched out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- over Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- clothed H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- in sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- fell H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon their faces H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
17 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done very wickedly; but these sheep, what have they done? let thy hand, I pray thee, O Jehovah my God, be against me, and against my father’s house; but not against thy people, that they should be plagued.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to be numbered H4487 (מָנָה) — properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll
- even I it is that have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- and done evil H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- indeed H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- these sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- what have they done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- let thine hand H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- I pray thee, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- my God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- be on me, and on my father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- but not on thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- that they should be plagued H4046 (מַגֵּפָה) — a pestilence; by analogy, defeat
18 Then the angel of Jehovah commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and rear an altar unto Jehovah in the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- to say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- that David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- should go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and set up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- of Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- the Jebusite H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
19 And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the name of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- went up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- at the saying H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- which he spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- in the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
20 And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons that were with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- turned back H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- and his four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- with him hid H2244 (חָבָא) — to secrete
- themselves, but Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- continued threshing H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- wheat H2406 (חִטָּה) — wheat, whether the grain or the plant
21 And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the threshing-floor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And as David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- looked H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- and saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and went out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- of the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- and bowed H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- himself to David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- face H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
22 Then David said to Ornan, Give me the place of this threshing-floor, that I may build thereon an altar unto Jehovah: for the full price shalt thou give it me, that the plague may be stayed from the people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- Grant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- me the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- that I may build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- therein unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thou shalt grant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- it me for the full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- price H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- that the plague H4046 (מַגֵּפָה) — a pestilence; by analogy, defeat
- may be stayed H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- from the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
23 And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen for burnt-offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meal-offering; I give it all.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- to thee, and let my lord H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- in his eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- lo H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- for burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and the threshing instruments H4173 (מוֹרַג) — a threshing sledge
- for wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- and the wheat H2406 (חִטָּה) — wheat, whether the grain or the plant
- for the grain offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
24 And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for Jehovah, nor offer a burnt-offering without cost.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- Nay; but I will verily H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- buy H7069 (קָנָה) — to erect, i.e. create; by extension, to procure, especially by purchase (causatively, sell); by implication to own
- it for the full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- price H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- for I will not take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- thine for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- nor offer H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- without cost H2600 (חִנָּם) — gratis, i.e. devoid of cost, reason or advantage
25 So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- for the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- six H8337 (שֵׁשׁ) — six (as an overplus beyond five or the fingers of the hand); as ordinal sixth
- hundred H3967 (מֵאָה) — a hundred; also as a multiplicative and a fraction
- shekels H8255 (שֶׁקֶל) — probably a weight; used as a commercial standard
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- by weight H4948 (מִשְׁקָל) — weight (numerically estimated); hence, weighing (the act)
26 And David built there an altar unto Jehovah, and offered burnt-offerings and peace-offerings, and called upon Jehovah; and he answered him from heaven by fire upon the altar of burnt-offering.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- there an altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and offered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- burnt offerings H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- and peace offerings H8002 (שֶׁלֶם) — properly, requital, i.e. a (voluntary) sacrifice in thanks
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and he answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- him from heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- by fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- upon the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
27 And Jehovah commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- commanded H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- and he put up H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- again H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- into the sheath H5084 (נָדָן) — a sheath (of a sword)
28 At that time, when David saw that Jehovah had answered him in the threshing-floor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- when David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- had answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- him in the threshingfloor H1637 (גֹּרֶן) — a threshing-floor (as made even); by analogy, any open area
- of Ornan H771 (אׇרְנָן) — Ornan, a Jebusite
- the Jebusite H2983 (יְבוּסִי) — a Jebusite or inhabitant of Jebus
- then he sacrificed H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
29 For the tabernacle of Jehovah, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt-offering, were at that time in the high place at Gibeon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the tabernacle H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which Moses H4872 (מֹשֶׁה) — Mosheh, the Israelite lawgiver
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and the altar H4196 (מִזְבֵּחַ) — an altar
- of the burnt offering H5930 (עֹלָה) — a step or (collectively, stairs, as ascending); usually a holocaust (as going up in smoke)
- at that season H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- in the high place H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- at Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God; for he was afraid because of the sword of the angel of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- it to enquire H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- of God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for he was afraid H1204 (בָּעַת) — to fear
- because H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- of the angel H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God