1 Chronicles 21:25 net — So David bought the place from Ornan for 600 pieces of gold.

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"So David bought the place from Ornan for 600 pieces of gold."

— 1 Chronicles 21:25, NET Bible

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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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.

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So David bought the place from Ornan for 600 pieces of gold.

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David built there an altar to the LORD and offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings. He called out to the LORD, and the LORD responded by sending fire from the sky and consuming the burnt sacrifice on the altar.

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The LORD ordered the messenger to put his sword back into its sheath.

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At that time, when David saw that the LORD responded to him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, 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 NET Bible reads: “So David bought the place from Ornan for 600 pieces of gold.”
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 (NET): “So David bought the place from Ornan for 600 pieces of gold.” 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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