Also he brought out the [b]spoil of the city in great abundance. 2 So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the people, “Go, number Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and bring the number of them to me that I may know it. 30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God, for he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord. It happened in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah.But David stayed at Jerusalem. ; 1 Chronicles 21:25 That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan. Let my lord the king do whatever pleases him. 1 At the turn of the year, * the time when kings go to war, Joab led the army out in force, laid waste the land of the Ammonites, and went on to besiege Rabbah; David himself remained in Jerusalem. 2 # For ver. (1) Joab goes back out the next year to get Rabbah of Ammon. SATAN [an adversary] stood up against Israel and stirred up David to number Israel. His four sons with him hid themselves — Because of the glory and majesty in which the angel appeared, which men’s weak natures are not able to bear; and from the fear of God’s vengeance, which now seemed to be coming to their family. (C) 2 David took the crown from the head of their king[a]—its weight was found to be a talent[b] of gold, and it was set with precious stones—and it was placed on David’s head. (F) At that time Sibbekai the Hushathite killed Sippai, one of the descendants of the Rephaites,(G) and the Philistines were subjugated. 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. 27 So the Lord commanded the angel, and he returned his sword to its sheath. "And saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves": (were hiding). 7 So when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of [i]Shimea, David’s brother, killed him. 1 Chronicles 21:19 So David went up at the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the LORD. 20 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. 7 When he taunted Israel, Jonathan son of Shimea, David’s brother, killed him. Then David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell facedown. Why should he bring guilt on Israel?”. Please let me fall into the hand of the Lord, for His (T)mercies are very great; but do not let me fall into the hand of man.”. 8 These were born to the giant in Gath, and they fell by the hand of David and by the hand of his servants. 21:18-22 And after this there arose war with the Philistines at Gezer. 9:24; Judg. 22 Then David said to Ornan, [s]“Grant me the place of this threshing floor, that I may build an altar on it to the Lord. He took a great quantity of plunder from the city 3 and brought out the people who were there, consigning them to labor with saws and with iron picks and axes. Look, I also give you the oxen for burnt offerings, the threshing implements for wood, and the wheat for the grain offering; I give it all.”. Choose one of them for me to carry out against you.’”, 11 So Gad went to David and said to him, “This is what the Lord says: ‘Take your choice: 12 three years of famine,(Q) three months of being swept away[c] before your enemies, with their swords overtaking you, or three days of the sword(R) of the Lord(S)—days of plague in the land, with the angel of the Lord ravaging every part of Israel.’ Now then, decide how I should answer the one who sent me.”, 13 David said to Gad, “I am in deep distress. Here is a repetition of the story of David’s wars, I.With the Ammonites, and the taking of Rabbah ().II. David said to Joab and the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and bring me the total, th 19 So David went up at the word of Gad, which he had spoken in the name of the Lord. 2 Then David (E)took their king’s crown from his head, and found it to weigh a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it. David came up to Araunah. 17 And David said to God, “Was it not I who commanded the people to be numbered? 20 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. Copyright © 2019 by Zondervan. 3 And he brought out the people who were in it, and [c]put them to work with saws, with iron picks, and with axes. He called on the Lord, and the Lord answered him with fire(AE) from heaven on the altar of burnt offering. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. 1 a A satan * rose up against Israel, and he incited David to take a census of Israel. I will give all this.”, 24 But King David replied to Araunah, “No, I insist on paying the full price. 1 Chronicles 20 - And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out [to battle], Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. 1 Chronicles 21:1-13.DAVID SINS IN NUMBERING THE PEOPLE. 24 Then King David said to Ornan, “No, but I will surely buy it for the full price, for I will not take what is yours for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings with that which costs me nothing.” 25 So (AB)David gave Ornan six hundred shekels of gold by weight for the place. Footnotes. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. 20 And it came about at the time of the year’s return,+ at the time that kings sally forth,+ that Joʹab proceeded to lead the combat force of the army+ and lay the land of the sons of Amʹmon in ruin and to come and besiege Rabʹbah,+ while David was dwelling in Jerusalem; and Joʹab went on to strike+ Rabʹbah and throw it down. The defeat of Ammon. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. 29:29; 2 Chr. 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 New International Version (NIV). And # ch. Then report back to me so that I may know how many there are.” Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me. Withdraw your hand.” The angel of the Lord was then standing at the threshing floor of Araunah[d] the Jebusite. 21 Satan(J) rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census(K) of Israel. 2 So David said to Joab and to the leaders of the people, “Go, number Israel from Beersheba to Dan, (M)and bring the number of them to me that I may know it.”, 3 And Joab answered, “May the Lord make His people a hundred times more than they are. Version. 5 Again there was war with the Philistines, and Elhanan the son of [g]Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, the shaft of whose spear was like a weaver’s (I)beam. 18:36–38; 2 Chr. Now, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. 28 At that time, when David saw that the Lord had answered him on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, he sacrificed there. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. 6:21; 1 Kin. Satan stood up against Israel--God, by withdrawing His grace at this time from David permitted the tempter to prevail over him.As the result of this successful temptation was the entail of a heavy calamity as a punishment from God upon the people, it might be said that "Satan stood up against Israel." Then Sibbecai the Hushathite struck down Sippai, who was one of the descendants of the giants, and the Philistines were subdued. Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright ©1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. I am the one who has sinned and done evil indeed; but these (Z)sheep, what have they done? The Capture of Rabbah. 5 In another battle with the Philistines, Elhanan son of Jair killed Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, who had a spear with a shaft like a weaver’s rod.(H). $3.99 a month for 40+ study tools. 21 Then David approached, and when Araunah looked and saw him, he left the threshing floor and bowed down before David with his face to the ground. 14 So the Lord sent a plague on Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel fell dead. 15 And God sent [o]an (V)angel to Jerusalem to destroy it. 4-8, see 2 Sam. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. Geneva Study Bible And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew {c} Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a … 4 Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. CHAPTER 21. 1 So all Israel was recorded in genealogies, and these are written in the Book of the Kings of Israel. He also was descended from Rapha. And it was set on David’s head. (AA) What have they done? 27 Then the Lord spoke to the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath. With the giants of the Philistines ().Verses 1-3. 1 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. CHAPTER 20. 2-22, see Neh. So David did to all the cities of the people of Ammon. Now Ornan was threshing wheat." 2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count(L) the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan. New International Version (NIV), That is, about 75 pounds or about 34 kilograms, Hebrew; Septuagint and Vulgate (see also 2 Samuel 24:13), Probable reading of the original Hebrew text (see 2 Samuel 24:17 and note); Masoretic Text does not have, That is, about 15 pounds or about 6.9 kilograms, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Acts, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Luke, Comfort Print, NIV, Beautiful Word Bible Journal, Romans, Comfort Print, NIV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NIV, Story of Jesus: Experience the Life of Jesus as One Seamless Story. The Capture of Rabbah. Why should he be a cause of guilt in Israel?”. 21 Now Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to [] number Israel. 1 Chronicles 20 (parallels 2 Samuel 12:26-31; 19:41-20:22) David's sin with Bathsheba is not mentioned in the Chronicles account. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. When Joab had attacked Rabbah and destroyed it, 2 David took the crown of Milcom from the idol’s head. 1 Chronicles 20. (Z), 17 David said to God, “Was it not I who ordered the fighting men to be counted? MSG . 20 It(B) happened [a]in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. It was found to weigh a talent of gold, with precious stones on it; this … LINK: 1 Chronicles 20 & 21 BACKGROUND We are continuing with our review of the history we covered last year in the Bible Book Club. I have done a very foolish thing.”, 9 The Lord said to Gad,(O) David’s seer,(P) 10 “Go and tell David, ‘This is what the Lord says: I am giving you three options. let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued. Lord my God, let your hand fall on me and my family,(AB) but do not let this plague remain on your people.”. And Joab defeated Rabbah and overthrew it. 3:1; 7:1, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Chronological Study Bible: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, The Story: The Bible as One Continuing Story of God and His People, NKJV, Bride's Bible, Leathersoft, White, Red Letter, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version. 5 Then Joab gave the sum of the number of the people to David. (M) My lord the king, are they not all my lord’s subjects? 6 (N)But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king’s [k]word was abominable to Joab. 17 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered? New King James Version (NKJV). CHAPTER 21. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. 9:9; 2 Kin. 21 So David came to Ornan, and Ornan looked and saw David. But (C)David stayed at Jerusalem. 25 So David paid Araunah six hundred shekels[f] of gold for the site. 1 Chronicles chapter 20 KJV (King James Version) 1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings go out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah.But David tarried at Jerusalem. And Ornan was threshing wheat. 8 Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by doing this. 16:7, 10; Is. Cancel. 1 Chronicles 21 New King James Version (NKJV) The Census of Israel and Judah. 1 Chronicles 28:20. (AF) 30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God, because he was afraid of the sword of the angel of the Lord. So David and the elders, clothed in sackcloth, fell on their faces. I, the shepherd,[e] have sinned and done wrong. Satan stood up against Israel — Before the Lord and his tribunal, to accuse David and Israel, and to ask God’s permission to tempt David. 1 Chronicles 20-21 New International Version (NIV) The Capture of Rabbah. 1. 29 The tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the wilderness, and the altar of burnt offering were at that time on the high place at Gibeon. All rights reserved worldwide. And he went out from the threshing floor, and bowed before David with his face to the ground. 29 (AD)For the tabernacle of the Lord and the altar of the burnt offering, which Moses had made in the wilderness, were at that time at the high place in (AE)Gibeon. 1 Sam. Study 1 Chronicles 20 using Matthew Henry’s Bible Commentary (concise) to better understand Scripture with full outline and verse meaning. 21 Now (L)Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to [j]number Israel. Joab attacked Rabbah and left it in ruins. 2 Chronicles 20:21–22 21 And when he had consulted with the people, he appointed those who should sing to the Lord , c and who should praise the beauty of holiness, as … 6 In still another battle, which took place at Gath, there was a huge man with six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot—twenty-four in all. Chapter 20. I will not take for the Lord what is yours, or sacrifice a burnt offering that costs me nothing.”. NIV: 1 Chronicles 21 IF:Gathering featuring Jennie Allen will feature the 12 Verse Challenge, which is an initiative that invites participants to be part of the illumi Nations story by sponsoring the translation of 12 verses of Scripture at $35 per month for at least 12 months. 1 Chronicles 21:20 "And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. 3 And Joab answered, “May the Lord make His people a hundred times more than they are. 1 Chronicles 21:20 Context. 6 Yet again (J)there was war at Gath, where there was a man of great stature, with twenty-four fingers and toes, six on each hand and six on each foot; and he also was born to [h]the giant. 21 After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his [] holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: 20 It happened [] in the spring of the year, at the time kings go out to battle, that Joab led out the armed forces and ravaged the country of the people of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. 20 Now Ornan turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves, but Ornan continued threshing wheat. 30:9, 10; Amos 7:12, 13, Lev. David’s Census; the Plague. 19 So David went up in obedience to the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the Lord. 1 Chronicles 21 - NIV: Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. (U) 15 And God sent an angel(V) to destroy Jerusalem. (W) But as the angel was doing so, the Lord saw it and relented(X) concerning the disaster and said to the angel who was destroying(Y) the people, “Enough! 1. And they were subdued. 14 So the Lord sent a (U)plague upon Israel, and seventy thousand men of Israel fell. 1 Chronicles 21:21 David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David. 7 And [l]God was displeased with this thing; therefore He struck Israel. 12 Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the Lord, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the Lord destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. 1 Chronicles 21:1. 1 Chronicles 21. 1 Chronicles. ... 4 # For ver. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. Let me fall into the hands of the Lord, for his mercy(T) is very great; but do not let me fall into human hands.”. 5 Joab reported the number of the fighting men to David: In all Israel(N) there were one million one hundred thousand men who could handle a sword, including four hundred and seventy thousand in Judah. See Gill on 1 Chronicles 20:1, 2 Samuel 11:1, 1 Chronicles 20:2, 2 Samuel 12:30, 2 Samuel 21:15, and 1 Chronicles 21:1. When Araunah saw David, he left the threshing … 1 Chronicles 21 [[[[[1CHRON 21:1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. 1CHRON 21:2 And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it. 20 In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, Joab led out the armed forces. 8 These were descendants of Rapha in Gath, and they fell at the hands of David and his men. The 1 Chronicles 21:20 of the Chronicle contains a statement which is not found in Samuel, that Ornan (Araunah), while threshing with his four sons, turned and saw the angel, and being terrified at the sight, hid himself with his sons. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. Why then does my lord require this thing? 1 Chronicles 21 - And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. 16 Then David lifted his eyes and (Y)saw the angel of the Lord standing between earth and heaven, having in his hand a drawn sword stretched out over Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 21:20 - Now Ornan turned back and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. The Capture of Rabbah (). 1 Chronicles 21:20. 16 David looked up and saw the angel of the Lord standing between heaven and earth, with a drawn sword in his hand extended over Jerusalem. But David stayed at Jerusalem. Why does my lord want to do this? Sell it to me at the full price.”, 23 Araunah said to David, “Take it! 1 Chronicles 20-21 New King James Version (NKJV) Rabbah Is Conquered. 8 So David said to God, (O)“I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing; (P)but now, I pray, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”, 9 Then the Lord spoke to Gad, David’s (Q)seer, saying, 10 “Go and tell David, (R)saying, ‘Thus says the Lord: “I offer you three things; choose one of them for yourself, that I may do it to you.” ’ ”, 11 So Gad came to David and said to him, “Thus says the Lord: ‘Choose for yourself, 12 (S)either [m]three years of famine, or three months to be defeated by your foes with the sword of your enemies overtaking you, or else for three days the sword of the Lord—the plague in the land, with the [n]angel of the Lord destroying throughout all the territory of Israel.’ Now consider what answer I should take back to Him who sent me.”, 13 And David said to Gad, “I am in great distress. b 2 David therefore said to Joab and to the other generals of the army, “Go, number the Israelites from Beer-sheba to Dan, and report back to me that I may know their number.” 3 But Joab replied: “May the LORD increase his people a hundredfold! Used by permission. He laid waste the land of the Ammonites and went to Rabbah(B) and besieged it, but David remained in Jerusalem. Let Your hand, I pray, O Lord my God, be against me and my father’s house, but not against Your people that they should be plagued.”, 18 Therefore, the (AA)angel of the Lord commanded Gad to say to David that David should go and erect an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. As [p]he was destroying, the Lord looked and (W)relented of the disaster, and said to the angel who was destroying, “It is enough; now restrain [q]your hand.” And the angel of the Lord stood by the (X)threshing floor of [r]Ornan the Jebusite. 11:3-22 Now the first to # Ezra 2:70; Neh. 5:25, 26 Judah was taken into exile in Babylon because of their breach of faith. Then David and his entire army returned to Jerusalem. How the army of the Ammonites and their allies was routed in the field we read in the foregoing chapters. Bible Language English. All Israel had one million one hundred thousand men who drew the sword, and Judah had four hundred and seventy thousand men who drew the sword. Then David and all the people returned to Jerusalem. The best value in digital Bible study. Then report back to me so that I may know how many there are.”, 3 But Joab replied, “May the Lord multiply his troops a hundred times over. You shall grant it to me at the full price, that the plague may be withdrawn from the people.”, 23 But Ornan said to David, “Take it to yourself, and let my lord the king do what is good in his eyes. on StudyLight.org All rights reserved. And David said to Solomon his son, be strong, and of good courage, and do it (See Gill on 1 Chronicles 28:10) fear not, nor be dismayed; that thou shalt meet with any opposition in the work, or not be able to finish it for want of materials and workmen, or money to pay them: 4 Now it happened afterward (G)that war broke out at [d]Gezer with the Philistines, at which time (H)Sibbechai the Hushathite killed [e]Sippai, who was one of the sons of [f]the giant. 22 David said to him, “Let me have the site of your threshing floor so I can build an altar to the Lord, that the plague on the people may be stopped. 4 In the course of time, war broke out with the Philistines, at Gezer. 20. 1 Chronicles 20 – Ammon is Defeated at Rabbah A. These are but sheep. (D) David did this to all the Ammonite towns. 6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, because the king’s command was repulsive to him. 18 Then the angel of the Lord ordered Gad to tell David to go up and build an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor(AC) of Araunah the Jebusite. Try it FREE. Look, I will give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing sledges for the wood, and the wheat for the grain offering. 4 The king’s word, however, overruled Joab; so Joab left and went throughout Israel and then came back to Jerusalem. 7 This command was also evil in the sight of God; so he punished Israel. But, my lord the king, are they not all my lord’s servants? 26 David built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings.