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

World English Bible

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

— 1 Chronicles 21:25, World English Bible

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

22

Then David said to Ornan, "Give me the place of this threshing floor, that I may build thereon an altar to Yahweh. You shall sell it to me for the full price, that the plague may be stopped from afflicting the people."

23

Ornan said to David, "Take it for yourself, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes. Behold, I give the oxen for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meal offering. I give it all."

24

King David said to Ornan, "No; but I will most certainly buy it for the full price. For I will not take that which is yours for Yahweh, nor offer a burnt offering without cost."

25

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

26

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

27

Yahweh commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into its sheath.

28

At that time, when David saw that Yahweh 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 World English Bible reads: “So David gave to Ornan six hundred shekels of gold by weight for the place.”
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 (WEB): “So David gave to Ornan six hundred shekels of gold by weight for the place.” 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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