2 Samuel 24:22 net — Araunah told David,“My lord the king may take whatever he wishes and offer it. Look! Here are oxen for burnt offerings,…

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"Araunah told David,“My lord the king may take whatever he wishes and offer it. Look! Here are oxen for burnt offerings, and threshing sledges and harnesses for wood."

— 2 Samuel 24:22, NET Bible

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2 Samuel 24 — Context

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So David went up as Gad instructed him to do, according to the LORD’s instructions.

20

When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants approaching him, he went out and bowed to the king with his face to the ground.

21

Araunah said,“Why has my lord the king come to his servant?” David replied,“To buy from you the threshing floor so I can build an altar for the LORD, so that the plague may be removed from the people.”

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Araunah told David,“My lord the king may take whatever he wishes and offer it. Look! Here are oxen for burnt offerings, and threshing sledges and harnesses for wood.

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I, the servant of my lord the king, give it all to the king!” Araunah also told the king,“May the LORD your God show you favor!”

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But the king said to Araunah,“No, I insist on buying it from you! I will not offer to the LORD my God burnt sacrifices that cost me nothing.”So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty pieces of silver.

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Then David built an altar for the LORD there and offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings. And the LORD accepted prayers for the land, and the plague was removed from Israel.

2 Samuel 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 24:22 say?
2 Samuel 24:22 in the NET Bible reads: “Araunah told David,“My lord the king may take whatever he wishes and offer it. Look! Here are oxen for burnt offerings, and threshing sledges and harnesses for wood.”
Where is 2 Samuel 24:22 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 24:22 in?
2 Samuel 24:22 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 24:22?
2 Samuel 24:22 reads (NET): “Araunah told David,“My lord the king may take whatever he wishes and offer it. Look! Here are oxen for burnt offerings, and threshing sledges and harnesses for wood.” 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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