1 Chronicles 21:18-19
What is written? (ESV)
Now the angel of the LORD had commanded Gad to say to David that David should go up and raise an altar to the LORD on the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. So David went up at Gad’s word, which he had spoken in the name of the LORD.
What does it say?
The angel of God commanded Gad to tell David that he should raise an altar to God on the thrashing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. So David did what Gad had said on God’s authority.
What is its immediate context?
David has performed a census of the people of Israel which was against God’s instruction/authority. As a result, God “struck Israel” (vs 7) and David learns of the remedy for his sin through his seer, or prophet (xref 1 Samuel 9:9), Gad (vs 9).
How 1 Chronicles 21:18-19 is applied across Bible answers
Who are the messengers of God?
God wants to give David an instruction, but He first gives it to an angel, who in turn gives it to Gad (a prophet), who in turn tells David.
