Translations
Modern
Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves.
Traditional
And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat.
Literal
And Ornan turned and saw the angel. And his four sons with him hid themselves, and Ornan was threshing wheat.
Latin
Porro Ornan cum suspexisset et vidisset angelum, quatuorque filii ejus cum eo, absconderunt se: nam eo tempore terebat in area triticum.
Interlinear
Hebrew
English
Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves.
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
Ornan: Jebusite, sold threshing floor to David
Glossary
Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Moriah Zion
Topics
Araunah: Also Called Ornan Miracles: Catalogue of The Plague in Israel Ornan: A Jebusite Threshing: The Removing or Separating Corn Form the Straw