1 Chronicles 21:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Chronicles 21:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Chronicles 21:24 is a verse from the book of 1 Chronicles in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Chronicles 21:24 — KJV
“And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full price: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerings without cost.”
— 1 Chronicles 21:24 (KJV)
1 Chronicles 21:24 in Context — About the Book of 1 Chronicles
1 Chronicles retells David's story for a generation returning from exile, anchoring their identity in genealogy, worship, and covenant. Its highlights are musical and devotional: David appoints singers, organizes temple worship, and prays one of Scripture's greatest thanksgiving prayers — including the famous prayer of Jabez.
Cross-References for 1 Chronicles 21:24
“And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings unto the LORD my God of that which doth cost me nothing. So David bought the threshingfloor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:24: king, david, nay
“And Araunah said unto David, Let my lord the king take and offer up what seemeth good unto him: behold, here be oxen for burnt sacrifice, and threshing instruments and other instruments of the oxen for wood.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:24: king, david, take
“And he said unto Aaron, Take thee a young calf for a sin offering, and a ram for a burnt offering, without blemish, and offer them before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:24: take, lord, offer
“And Moses spake unto Aaron, and unto Eleazar and unto Ithamar, his sons that were left, Take the meat offering that remaineth of the offerings of the LORD made by fire, and eat it without leaven beside the altar: for it is most holy:”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:24: take, lord, offer
“And ye shall offer with the bread seven lambs without blemish of the first year, and one young bullock, and two rams: they shall be for a burnt offering unto the LORD, with their meat offering, and their drink offerings, even an offering made by fire, of sweet savour unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with 1 Chronicles 21:24: lord, offer, burnt
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