2 Samuel 24:1

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

King James Version

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Other Translations for 2 Samuel 24:1

BSB

Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, "Go and take a census of Israel and Judah."

AKJV

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

CPDV

And the fury of the Lord was again kindled against Israel, and he stirred up David among them, saying: "Go, number Israel and Judah."

ERV

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.

NHEB

Again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, "Go, number Israel and Judah."

SMT

And the anger of Jehovah will add to kindle against Israel, and he stimulated David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Word Study (Strong’s) for 2 Samuel 24:1

AndagainH3254VerbtheangerH639Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NamewaskindledH2734VerbagainstIsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandhemovedH5496Verb DavidH1732Proper Name MasculineagainstthemtosayH559Verb GoH3212Verb numberH4487Verb IsraelH3478Proper Name MasculineandJudahH3063Proper Name Masculine

Commentary for 2 Samuel 24:1

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

Overview of 2 Samuel 24:1

Summary

Divine displeasure prompts king to conduct population count

Place

Israel

Event

God inciting census

Estimated Time Period

c. 1000 BC