1 Chronicles 21:1

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 21:1

BSB

Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel.

AKJV

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

CPDV

Now Satan rose up against Israel, and he incited David so that he would number Israel.

ERV

And Satan stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.

NHEB

And an adversary stood up against Israel, and moved David to number Israel.

SMT

And an adversary will stand up against Israel, and he will stimulate David to number Israel.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 1 Chronicles 21:1

AndSatanH7854Noun MasculinestoodupH5975VerbagainstIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandprovokedH5496Verb DavidH1732Proper Name MasculinetonumberH4487Verb IsraelH3478Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 21:1

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of 1 Chronicles 21:1

Summary

Satan influences king to count military strength

Place

Israel

Event

Satan provokes numbering

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC