1 Chronicles 21:25 akjv — So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight.

American King James Version

"So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. "

— 1 Chronicles 21:25, American King James Version

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshing floor, that I may build an altar therein to the LORD: you shall grant it me for the full price: that the plague may be stayed from the people.

23

And Ornan said to David, Take it to you, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: see, I give you the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.

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And king David said to Ornan, No; but I will truly buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is your for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.

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So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight.

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And David built there an altar to the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings, and called on the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by fire on the altar of burnt offering.

27

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

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At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there.

1 Chronicles 21:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does 1 Chronicles 21:25 say?
1 Chronicles 21:25 in the American King James Version reads: “So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:25 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:25 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 25.
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 21:25.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:25 in?
1 Chronicles 21:25 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 21:25?
1 Chronicles 21:25 reads (AKJV): “So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. ” 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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