1 Chronicles 21:21 net — When David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David; he came out from the threshing floor and bowed to David with his…

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"When David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David; he came out from the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground."

— 1 Chronicles 21:21, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

18

So the LORD’s angel told Gad to instruct David to go up and build an altar for the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite.

19

So David went up as Gad instructed him to do in the name of the LORD.

20

While Ornan was threshing wheat, he turned and saw the messenger, and he and his four sons hid themselves.

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When David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David; he came out from the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground.

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David said to Ornan,“Sell me the threshing floor so I can build on it an altar for the LORD– I’ll pay top price– so that the plague may be removed from the people.”

23

Ornan told David,“You can have it! My master, the king, may do what he wants. Look, I am giving you the oxen for burnt sacrifices, the threshing sledges for wood, and the wheat for an offering. I give it all to you.”

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King David replied to Ornan,“No, I insist on buying it for top price. I will not offer to the LORD what belongs to you or offer a burnt sacrifice that cost me nothing.

1 Chronicles 21:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:21 say?
1 Chronicles 21:21 in the NET Bible reads: “When David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David; he came out from the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:21 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 21.
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 21:21.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:21 in?
1 Chronicles 21:21 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 21:21?
1 Chronicles 21:21 reads (NET): “When David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David; he came out from the threshing floor and bowed to David with his face to the ground.” 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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