KJV Image Bible : Scripture in Images 2 Samuel 24:21
21. And Araunah said, Wherefore is my lord the king come to his servant? And David said, To buy the threshingfloor of thee, to build an altar unto the LORD, that the plague may be stayed from the people.
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Summary: In 2 Samuel chapter 24, King David conducts a census of Israel, which displeases God. The census, though seemingly a matter of logistics, symbolizes a lack of trust in God's provision and protection, leading to divine judgment. As a consequence, God offers David a choice of punishments: three years of famine, three months of military defeat, or three days of plague. David chooses the plague, which results in the death of 70,000 people. The chapter highlights themes of sin, judgment, and repentance, showing how even a king is not above God's laws. As the plague ravages Israel, David recognizes his mistake and pleads for mercy, taking responsibility for the people. God stops the plague at the threshing floor of Araunah, where David builds an altar, a crucial moment that signifies reconciliation with God and foreshadows the establishment of the future temple. Ultimately, the chapter illustrates the importance of obedience to God and the need for humility and repentance in the face of sin.
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