Translations
Modern
So Gad went and said to David, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You must choose
Traditional
So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the Lord, Choose thee
Literal
And Gad came to David and said to him, “Thus says YHWH: ‘Choose for yourself
Latin
Cumque venisset Gad ad David, dixit ei: Hæc dicit Dominus: Elige, quod volueris:
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
So Gad went and said to David, “This is what the LORD says: ‘You must choose
Notes
This account of the census is similar to 2 Samuel 24:1–25 but focuses on different aspects. The Chronicler’s version sets the stage for dedicating the altar and preparing to build the temple (1 Chronicles 22).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
David: Anointed king of Israel, ancestor of Jesus Christ Gad: Prophet during the reigns of David and Solomon
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Gad (Person) Genealogy Moriah
Topics
Choice: Between Judgments, by David Gad: Bears the Divine Message to David Nation: Involved in Sins of Rulers