1 Chronicles 21:27

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then the LORD spoke to the angel, who put his sword back into its sheath.

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.

Bible in Basic English

Then the Lord gave orders to the angel, and he put back his sword into its cover.

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord commanded the angel: and he put up his sword again into the sheath.

Free Bible Version

Then the Lord told the angel to put his sword back into its sheath.

Geneva Bible 1599

And when the Lord had spoken to the Angel, he put vp his sworde againe into his sheath.

King James (Authorized) Version

And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the sheath thereof.

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh spoke to the angel, and told him to put his sword back into its sheath. So the angel did that.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then Yahweh gave an order to the angel, and the angel put his sword back into its sheath.

Noah Webster Bible

And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into its sheath.

World English Bible

Then Yahweh commanded the angel, and he put his sword back into its sheath.

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah saith to the messenger, and he turneth back his sword unto its sheath.

Context

David Builds an Altar

²⁶And there he built an altar to the LORD and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings. He called upon the LORD, who answered him with fire from heaven on the altar of burnt offering.²⁷Then the LORD spoke to the angel, who put his sword back into its sheath.

Summary

In this verse, King David offers a sacrifice to the Lord at the threshing floor of Araunah after realizing the consequences of his sin of pride in conducting a census. The act of sacrifice symbolizes repentance and seeking forgiveness from God. It demonstrates David's humility and acknowledgment of his wrongdoing, showing the importance of genuine remorse and seeking reconciliation with God. The threshing floor later becomes the site where Solomon builds the temple, highlighting God's grace in transforming a place of sin into a sacred space for worship. Overall, this verse illustrates the power of repentance, forgiveness, and restoration in the relationship between humanity and God.

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