Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version While Araunah was threshing wheat, he turned and saw the angel; his four sons who were with him hid themselves. New Living Translation Araunah, who was busy threshing wheat at the time, turned and saw the angel there. His four sons, who were with him, ran away and hid. English Standard Version Now Ornan was threshing wheat. He turned and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. Berean Standard Bible Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. King James Bible And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. New King James Version Now Ornan turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves, but Ornan continued threshing wheat. New American Standard Bible Now Ornan turned back and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. And Ornan was threshing wheat. NASB 1995 Now Ornan turned back and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. And Ornan was threshing wheat. NASB 1977 Now Ornan turned back and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. And Ornan was threshing wheat. Legacy Standard Bible Now Ornan turned back and saw the angel, and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. And Ornan was threshing wheat. Amplified Bible Now Ornan was threshing wheat, and he turned back and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. Christian Standard Bible Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel. His four sons, who were with him, hid. Holman Christian Standard Bible Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel. His four sons, who were with him, hid themselves. American Standard Version And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons that were with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. Contemporary English Version Araunah and his four sons were threshing wheat at the time, and when they saw the angel, the four sons ran to hide. English Revised Version And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons that were with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now, Ornan had turned around and seen the Messenger. Ornan's four sons who were with him hid, but Ornan kept on threshing the wheat. Good News Translation There at the threshing place Araunah and his four sons were threshing wheat, and when they saw the angel, the sons ran and hid. International Standard Version Ornan turned around and saw the angel. While his four sons with him ran away to hide, Ornan continued to thresh wheat. Majority Standard Bible Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. NET Bible While Ornan was threshing wheat, he turned and saw the messenger, and he and his four sons hid themselves. New Heart English Bible Ornan turned back, and saw the king, and his four sons who were with him hiding themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. Webster's Bible Translation And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. World English Bible Ornan turned back and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Ornan turns back and sees the messenger, and his four sons [are] with him hiding themselves, and Ornan is threshing wheat. Young's Literal Translation And Ornan turneth back, and seeth the messenger, and his four sons are with him, hiding themselves, and Ornan is threshing wheat. Smith's Literal Translation And Ornan will turn back and see the messenger; and his four sons with him hiding themselves. And Ornan treading out the wheat. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow when Ornan looked up, and saw the angel, he and his four sons hid themselves: for at that time he was thrashing wheat in the floor. Catholic Public Domain Version Now when Ornan had looked up and seen the Angel, he and his four sons hid themselves. For at that time, he was threshing wheat upon the floor. New American Bible Ornan turned around and saw the king; his four sons who were with him hid themselves, but Ornan kept on threshing wheat. New Revised Standard Version Ornan turned and saw the angel; and while his four sons who were with him hid themselves, Ornan continued to thresh wheat. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd David saw the angel who was destroying the people, that he had stayed his hand and was destroying no more. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And David saw the Angel who was destroying among the people, that he had restrained his hand and did not destroy any more. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons that were with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Orna turned and saw the king; and he hid himself and his four sons with him. Now Orna was threshing wheat. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David Builds an Altar…19So David went up at the word that Gad had spoken in the name of the LORD. 20Now Ornan was threshing wheat when he turned and saw the angel; and his four sons who were with him hid themselves. 21David came to Ornan, and when Ornan looked out and saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed facedown before David.… Cross References 2 Samuel 24:20 When Araunah looked out and saw the king and his servants coming toward him, he went out and bowed facedown before the king. Genesis 18:2 And Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of his tent to meet them and bowed low to the ground. Genesis 23:7 Then Abraham rose and bowed down before the people of the land, the Hittites. Exodus 3:5 “Do not come any closer,” God said. “Take off your sandals, for the place where you are standing is holy ground.” Joshua 5:14 “Neither,” He replied. “I have now come as Commander of the LORD’s army.” Then Joshua fell facedown in reverence and asked Him, “What does my Lord have to say to His servant?” 1 Kings 19:19 So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. 2 Kings 4:27 When she reached the man of God at the mountain, she clung to his feet. Gehazi came over to push her away, but the man of God said, “Leave her alone, for her soul is in deep distress, and the LORD has hidden it from me and has not told me.” 2 Kings 6:17 Then Elisha prayed, “O LORD, please open his eyes that he may see.” And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw that the hills were full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha. 2 Kings 19:15 And Hezekiah prayed before the LORD: “O LORD, God of Israel, enthroned between the cherubim, You alone are God over all the kingdoms of the earth. You made the heavens and the earth. Isaiah 6:1-5 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and exalted; and the train of His robe filled the temple. / Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying. / And they were calling out to one another: “Holy, holy, holy is the LORD of Hosts; all the earth is full of His glory.” ... Ezekiel 1:28 The appearance of the brilliant light all around Him was like that of a rainbow in a cloud on a rainy day. This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the LORD. And when I saw it, I fell facedown and heard a voice speaking. Daniel 10:9-11 I heard the sound of his words, and as I listened, I fell into a deep sleep, with my face to the ground. / Suddenly, a hand touched me and set me trembling on my hands and knees. / He said to me, “Daniel, you are a man who is highly precious. Consider carefully the words that I am about to say to you. Stand up, for I have now been sent to you.” And when he had said this to me, I stood up trembling. Matthew 2:11 On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh. Matthew 14:33 Then those who were in the boat worshiped Him, saying, “Truly You are the Son of God!” Matthew 28:9 Suddenly Jesus met them and said, “Greetings!” They came to Him, grasped His feet, and worshiped Him. Treasury of Scripture And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. Judges 6:11 And there came an angel of the LORD, and sat under an oak which was in Ophrah, that pertained unto Joash the Abiezrite: and his son Gideon threshed wheat by the winepress, to hide it from the Midianites. Jump to Previous Angel Araunah Crushing Four Grain Hid Hiding Messenger Ornan Secret Themselves Threshing Turned Turneth Turning WheatJump to Next Angel Araunah Crushing Four Grain Hid Hiding Messenger Ornan Secret Themselves Threshing Turned Turneth Turning Wheat1 Chronicles 21 1. David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people5. The number of the people being brought, David repents of it 9. David having three plagues proposed by God, chooses the pestilence 14. After the death of 70,000, David by repentance prevents the destruction of Jerusalem 18. David, by Gad's direction, purchases Ornan's threshing floor; 26. where having built an altar, God gives a sign of his favor by fire. 28. David sacrifices there, being restrained from Gibeon by fear of the angel Now Ornan was threshing wheat Threshing wheat was a common agricultural activity in ancient Israel, typically done on a threshing floor, which was a flat, hard surface. This activity indicates a time of harvest, a period of labor and provision. Ornan, also known as Araunah in other biblical texts, owned a threshing floor on Mount Moriah, a significant location in biblical history. This site is traditionally associated with the place where Abraham was to sacrifice Isaac (Genesis 22) and later became the location of Solomon's Temple (2 Chronicles 3:1). The act of threshing wheat symbolizes separation and purification, themes that resonate throughout Scripture. when he turned and saw the angel and his four sons who were with him hid themselves Persons / Places / Events 1. Ornan (Araunah)A Jebusite who owned the threshing floor where David was instructed to build an altar to the Lord. His willingness to give his property for God's purpose is significant. 2. The Angel of the Lord A divine messenger sent by God, often associated with God's presence and judgment. In this context, the angel is executing judgment due to David's sin of conducting a census. 3. David The King of Israel who, by ordering a census, sinned against God, leading to a plague upon Israel. His repentance and subsequent actions are central to this account. 4. Threshing Floor of Ornan The location where David was instructed to build an altar to stop the plague. It later became the site of Solomon's Temple. 5. Ornan's Sons They were present during this divine encounter and reacted with fear, highlighting the awe and reverence due to God's presence. Teaching Points The Consequences of SinDavid's census was an act of pride and lack of trust in God, leading to severe consequences. We must be aware of the impact of our actions and seek God's guidance. God's Mercy and Provision Despite the judgment, God provided a way for restoration through sacrifice. This points to His mercy and the ultimate provision of Jesus Christ as the final sacrifice. Willingness to Serve God Ornan's readiness to give his threshing floor for God's purpose is a model of generosity and submission to God's will. We should be willing to offer our resources for God's kingdom. Reverence for God's Presence The reaction of Ornan's sons reminds us of the importance of reverence and awe in the presence of God. We should approach God with humility and respect. The Significance of Worship Sites The transformation of Ornan's threshing floor into the temple site underscores the importance of places dedicated to worship and meeting with God.(20) And Ornan turned back (returned), and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid themselves (were hiding). There can be little doubt that this is corrupt, and that the text of Samuel is right, "And Araunah looked up, and saw the king and his servants passing by him." The LXX. here has "Ornan turned, and saw the king;" the Vulg., "when Ornan had looked up" The Hebrew words for "returned" and "looked up," "angel" and "king," are similar enough to be easily confused in an ill-written or failed MS. Now Ornan was threshing wheat.--This clause does not harmonise with the preceding statement, but its genuineness is made probable by the fact that Ornan was in his threshingfloor at the time. Moreover, the LXX. adds to 2Samuel 24:15, "And David chose for himself the death; and it was the days of wheat harvest." Verse 20. - This verse is not found in the parallel place. The Septuagint reading of "king" in this verse, in place of "angel," is no doubt an error. The drift of this and the following verse is plain and continuous. Ornan and his sons had hidden themselves on the apparition of the angel, but came out on the advent of David, to welcome him.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Now Ornanאָרְנָ֗ן (’ā·rə·nān) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 771: Ornan -- a Jebusite was threshing דָּ֥שׁ (dāš) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1758: To trample, thresh wheat חִטִּֽים׃ (ḥiṭ·ṭîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 2406: Wheat when he וְאָרְנָ֖ן (wə·’ā·rə·nān) Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 771: Ornan -- a Jebusite turned וַיָּ֣שָׁב (way·yā·šāḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again and saw וַיַּרְא֙ (way·yar) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7200: To see the angel; הַמַּלְאָ֔ךְ (ham·mal·’āḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel and his four וְאַרְבַּ֧עַת (wə·’ar·ba·‘aṯ) Conjunctive waw | Number - masculine singular construct Strong's 702: Four sons בָּנָ֛יו (bā·nāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 1121: A son who were with him עִמּ֖וֹ (‘im·mōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 5973: With, equally with hid themselves. מִֽתְחַבְּאִ֑ים (miṯ·ḥab·bə·’îm) Verb - Hitpael - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 2244: To withdraw, hide Links 1 Chronicles 21:20 NIV1 Chronicles 21:20 NLT 1 Chronicles 21:20 ESV 1 Chronicles 21:20 NASB 1 Chronicles 21:20 KJV 1 Chronicles 21:20 BibleApps.com 1 Chronicles 21:20 Biblia Paralela 1 Chronicles 21:20 Chinese Bible 1 Chronicles 21:20 French Bible 1 Chronicles 21:20 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Chronicles 21:20 Ornan turned back and saw the angel (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr) |
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