KJV ORIGINAL
Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should go up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then the angel of the LORD told Gad to say to David that David should go up and build an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor that belonged to Ornan the Jebusite.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is giving David specific instructions through His angel and the prophet Gad to build an altar in a particular place as part of stopping the plague that was devastating Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This occurs after David sinfully counted Israel's fighting men, which led to God sending a plague that killed 70,000 people. David had seen the angel of the LORD standing between heaven and earth with a drawn sword, and God was now providing a way to stop the judgment through sacrifice and worship.
Explore Similar Verses
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save