2 Samuel 24:11 kjv — For when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

King James Version

"For when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,"

— 2 Samuel 24:11, King James Version

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2 Samuel 24 — Context

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So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.

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And Joab gave up the sum of the number of the people unto the king: and there were in Israel eight hundred thousand valiant men that drew the sword; and the men of Judah were five hundred thousand men.

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And David’s heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the Lord, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O Lord, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

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For when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

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Go and say unto David, Thus saith the Lord, I offer thee three things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.

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So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days’ pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.

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And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let us fall now into the hand of the Lord; for his mercies are great: and let me not fall into the hand of man.

2 Samuel 24:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 24:11 say?
2 Samuel 24:11 in the King James Version reads: “For when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,”
Where is 2 Samuel 24:11 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 24:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 11.
Who wrote 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Nathan and Gad). It was written c. 930–722 BC.
What is the book of 2 Samuel about?
2 Samuel records David's reign — his rise to the throne, the conquest of Jerusalem, the eternal covenant God makes with his house, and the moral failure with Bathsheba that fractures his family. From the highs of triumph to the depths of repentance, David remains the messianic prototype.
What are the major themes of 2 Samuel?
2 Samuel explores themes including Davidic Covenant, Sin & Repentance, Kingdom, Mercy, Consequences. These themes shape the meaning and context of 2 Samuel 24:11.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 24:11 in?
2 Samuel 24:11 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 2 Samuel 24:11?
2 Samuel 24:11 reads (KJV): “For when David was up in the morning, the word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, 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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