1 Chronicles 21:11 web — So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice:

World English Bible

"So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice:"

— 1 Chronicles 21:11, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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David said to God, "I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now, put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly."

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

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"Go and speak to David, saying, 'Thus says Yahweh, "I offer you three things. Choose one of them, that I may do it to you."'"

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So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice:

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either three years of famine; or three months to be consumed before your foes, while the sword of your enemies overtakes you; or else three days the sword of Yahweh, even pestilence in the land, and the angel of Yahweh destroying throughout all the borders of Israel. Now therefore consider what answer I shall return to him who sent me.'"

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David said to Gad, "I am in distress. Let me fall, I pray, into the hand of Yahweh; for his mercies are very great. Let me not fall into the hand of man."

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So Yahweh sent a pestilence on Israel; and seventy thousand men of Israel fell.

1 Chronicles 21:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:11 say?
1 Chronicles 21:11 in the World English Bible reads: “So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice:”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:11 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 11.
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 21:11.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:11 in?
1 Chronicles 21:11 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 21:11?
1 Chronicles 21:11 reads (WEB): “So Gad came to David, and said to him, "Thus says Yahweh, 'Take your choice:” 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.
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