1 Chronicles 21:9 cpdv — And the Lord spoke to Gad, the seer of David, saying:

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And the Lord spoke to Gad, the seer of David, saying: "

— 1 Chronicles 21:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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But Levi and Benjamin he did not number. For Joab executed the orders of the king unwillingly.

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Then God was displeased with what had been ordered, and so he struck Israel.

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And David said to God: “I have sinned exceedingly in doing this. I beg you take away the iniquity of your servant. For I have acted unwisely.”

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And the Lord spoke to Gad, the seer of David, saying:

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“Go, and speak to David, and tell him: Thus says the Lord: I give to you the option of three things. Choose the one that you will want, and I will do it to you.”

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And when Gad had gone to David, he said to him: “Thus says the Lord: Choose what you will want:

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Either three years of famine, or three months for you to flee from your enemies, unable to escape from their sword, or three days for the sword of the Lord and a pestilence to turn within the land, with the Angel of the Lord killing in every part of Israel. Now therefore, see what I should respond to him who sent me.”

1 Chronicles 21:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:9 say?
1 Chronicles 21:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And the Lord spoke to Gad, the seer of David, saying: ”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:9 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 9.
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 21:9.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:9 in?
1 Chronicles 21:9 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 21:9?
1 Chronicles 21:9 reads (CPDV): “And the Lord spoke to Gad, the seer of David, saying: ” 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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