1 Chronicles 21:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And the LORD spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And the LORD spoke to Gad, David's prophet, saying,

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is speaking to Gad, who was a prophet that served King David and received messages from God.

📚 Historical Context

Gad was one of David's trusted prophets who provided spiritual guidance throughout his reign. This occurs during the incident where David conducted an unauthorized census of Israel's fighting men, which displeased God. Prophets like Gad served as God's messengers to the kings of Israel, often bringing both guidance and correction.

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