2 Samuel 24:23 cpdv — All these things Araunah gave, as a king to a king. And Araunah said to the king, “May the Lord your God accept your vo…

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"All these things Araunah gave, as a king to a king. And Araunah said to the king, “May the Lord your God accept your vow.” "

— 2 Samuel 24:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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2 Samuel 24 — Context

20

And looking out, Araunah turned his attention to the king and his servants, passing toward him.

21

And going out, he adored the king, lying prone with his face to the ground, and he said, “What is the reason that my lord the king has come to his servant?” And David said to him, “So as to purchase the threshing floor from you, and to build an altar to the Lord, and to quiet the plague that rages among the people.”

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And Araunah said to David: “May my lord the king offer and accept whatever is pleasing to him. You have oxen for a holocaust, and the cart and the yokes of the oxen to use for wood.”

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All these things Araunah gave, as a king to a king. And Araunah said to the king, “May the Lord your God accept your vow.”

24

And in response, the king said to him: “It shall not be as you wish. Instead, I will purchase it from you at a price. For I will not offer to the Lord, my God, holocausts that cost nothing.” Therefore, David bought the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

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And in that place, David built an altar to the Lord. And he offered holocausts and peace offerings. And the Lord was gracious to the land, and the plague was held back from Israel.

2 Samuel 24:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 24:23 say?
2 Samuel 24:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “All these things Araunah gave, as a king to a king. And Araunah said to the king, “May the Lord your God accept your vow.” ”
Where is 2 Samuel 24:23 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 24:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 23.
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 24:23.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 24:23 in?
2 Samuel 24:23 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 24:23?
2 Samuel 24:23 reads (CPDV): “All these things Araunah gave, as a king to a king. And Araunah said to the king, “May the Lord your God accept your vow.” ” 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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