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Verse 21

1 Chronicles 21:9

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Berean Standard Bible

And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Bible in Basic English

Then the word of the Lord came to Gad, David's seer, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer of David, saying:

Free Bible Version

The Lord told Gad, David's seer,

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord spake vnto Gad Dauids Seer, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to Gad, David’s prophet,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh told Gad, David's prophet,

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Yahweh spoke to Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah speaketh unto Gad, seer of David, saying:

Context

Judgment for David’s Sin

⁸Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”⁹And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,¹⁰“Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’”

Summary

In this verse, King David realizes his sin in numbering the people of Israel, going against God's command. This act of pride and self-reliance displeased the Lord, leading to severe consequences for the nation. The verse serves as a reminder of the importance of obedience to God's instructions and the dangers of relying on human strength or achievements. It highlights the need for humility and reliance on God's guidance in all aspects of life to avoid falling into sin and facing its repercussions.

Commentary

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary

the Lord spake unto Gad, David's seer--Although David was himself endowed with a prophetic gift, yet, in matters relating to himself or his kingdom, he was in the habit of consulting the Lord through the medium of the priests; and when he failed to do so, a prophet was sent on extraordinary occasions to admonish or chastise him. Gad, a private friend, was occasionally employed as the bearer of these prophetic messages.

1 Chronicles 21:9

Judgment for David’s Sin

⁸Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”⁹And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,¹⁰“Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’”

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Berean Standard Bible

And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,

American Standard Version (1901)

And Jehovah spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Bible in Basic English

Then the word of the Lord came to Gad, David's seer, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899

And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer of David, saying:

Free Bible Version

The Lord told Gad, David's seer,

Geneva Bible 1599

And the Lord spake vnto Gad Dauids Seer, saying,

King James (Authorized) Version

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

Translation for Translators

Then Yahweh said to Gad, David’s prophet,

Unlocked Literal Bible

Yahweh told Gad, David's prophet,

Noah Webster Bible

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

World English Bible

Yahweh spoke to Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Young's Literal Translation

And Jehovah speaketh unto Gad, seer of David, saying: