1 Chronicles 21:2

1 Chronicles 21:1 bbe — Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel.

Bible in Basic English

"Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel."

— 1 Chronicles 21:1, Bible in Basic English

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“And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.”
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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel.

And David said to Joab and the captains of the people, Now let all Israel, from Beer-sheba to Dan, be numbered; and give me word so that I may be certain of their number.

And Joab said, May the Lord make his people a hundred times more in number than they are; but, my lord king, are they not all my lord's servants? why would my lord have this done? why will he become a cause of sin to Israel?

But the king's word was stronger than Joab's. So Joab went out and went through all Israel and came to Jerusalem.

1 Chronicles 21:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:1 say?

1 Chronicles 21:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel.”

Where is 1 Chronicles 21:1 in the Bible?

1 Chronicles 21:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 1.

Who wrote 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.

What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?

1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.

What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?

1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 21:1.

What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:1 in?

1 Chronicles 21:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 21:1?

1 Chronicles 21:1 reads (BBE): “Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

1 Chronicles 21:1 bbe — Now Satan, designing evil against Israel, put into David's mind the impulse to take the number of Israel.

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