2 Samuel 24:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 24:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 24:24 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "And the king said unto Araunah, Nay; but I will surely buy it of thee at a price: neither will I offer burnt offerings u..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 24:24 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Samuel 24:24 (KJV)
2 Samuel 24:24 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 24:24
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 24:24: king, nay, buy
“And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 24:24: king, offer, burnt
“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 2 Samuel 24:24: king, araunah, offer
“And when they had finished it, they brought the rest of the money before the king and Jehoiada, whereof were made vessels for the house of the LORD, even vessels to minister, and to offer withal, and spoons, and vessels of gold and silver. And they offered burnt offerings in the house of the LORD continually all the days of Jehoiada. to offer...: or, pestils”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 24:24: king, offer, burnt
“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.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 24:24: king, araunah, buy
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