2 Samuel 24:8 asv — So when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days…

American Standard Version

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

— 2 Samuel 24:8, American Standard Version

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2 Samuel 24 — Context

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And they passed over the Jordan, and encamped in Aroer, on the right side of the city that is in the middle of the valley of Gad, and unto Jazer:

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then they came to Gilead, and to the land of Tahtim-hodshi; and they came to Dan-jaan, and round about to Sidon,

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and came to the stronghold of Tyre, and to all the cities of the Hivites, and of the Canaanites; and they went out to the south of Judah, at Beer-sheba.

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So when they had gone to and fro 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 numbering 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 Jehovah, I have sinned greatly in that which I have done: but now, O Jehovah, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

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And when David rose up in the morning, the word of Jehovah came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

2 Samuel 24:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 2 Samuel 24:8 say?
2 Samuel 24:8 in the American Standard Version reads: “So when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. ”
Where is 2 Samuel 24:8 in the Bible?
2 Samuel 24:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 24, verse 8.
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 24:8.
What translation should I read 2 Samuel 24:8 in?
2 Samuel 24:8 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 24:8?
2 Samuel 24:8 reads (ASV): “So when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. ” 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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