2 Samuel 24:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 24:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 24:20 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "When Araunah looked and saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king wit..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 24:20 — NIV
“When Araunah looked and saw the king and his officials coming toward him, he went out and bowed down before the king with his face to the ground.”
— 2 Samuel 24:20 (NIV)
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 24:20
“following the word the Lord had given him through Gad, David went up to offer sacrifices on it.”
Parallel account of David's altar construction.
“So Gad went to David that day and said to him, “Go up and build an altar to the Lord on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.””
Contextual link to the command to build the altar.
“David built an altar to the Lord there and sacrificed burnt offerings and fellowship offerings. Then the Lord answered prayer in behalf of the land, and the plague on Israel was stopped.”
Result of David purchasing the threshing floor and building the altar.
“he said to them, “If you are willing to help me bury my dead, then listen to me and intercede with Ephron son of Zohar for me”
Similar situation of a purchase
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