1 Chronicles 21:28 cpdv — Then, seeing that the Lord had heeded him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, David immediately immolated vic…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, seeing that the Lord had heeded him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, David immediately immolated victims there. "

— 1 Chronicles 21:28, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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Therefore, David gave Ornan, for the place, the very just weight of six hundred shekels of gold.

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And he built an altar to the Lord there. And he offered holocausts and peace offerings, and he called upon the Lord. And he heeded him by sending fire from heaven upon the altar of the holocaust.

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And the Lord instructed the Angel, and he turned his sword back into its sheath.

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Then, seeing that the Lord had heeded him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, David immediately immolated victims there.

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But the tabernacle of the Lord, which Moses had made in the desert, and the altar of holocausts, were at that time on the high place of Gibeon.

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And David was unable to go to the altar, so that he might pray to God there. For he had been struck with an exceedingly great fear, seeing the sword of the Angel of the Lord.

1 Chronicles 21:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:28 say?
1 Chronicles 21:28 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, seeing that the Lord had heeded him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, David immediately immolated victims there. ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:28 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 28.
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 21:28.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:28 in?
1 Chronicles 21:28 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 21:28?
1 Chronicles 21:28 reads (CPDV): “Then, seeing that the Lord had heeded him at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, David immediately immolated victims there. ” 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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