1 Chronicles 21:18
Amharic Catholic Version (መጽሐፍ ቅዱስ - (ካቶሊካዊ እትም - ኤማሁስ)) No Year
What Does This Mean?
In this verse, an angel of the Lord tells Gad to instruct David to build an altar to the Lord at the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite. This is a command from God, delivered through the angel, to help David seek forgiveness and make amends for his sin.
Explained for Children
Imagine if your friend was feeling really sad because they made a big mistake. A nice angel comes and tells them to go to a special place and say sorry to God. That's what's happening here with David. He needs to build a special place to say sorry and thank God.
Historical Background
This verse is part of the 1 Chronicles, traditionally attributed to Ezra or a descendant of Levi. It was written around the 5th century BCE, aimed at the returning exiles to Jerusalem. The cultural context involves the importance of worship and atonement in the face of sin.
Living It Out Today
In today’s context, if someone makes a mistake, they can seek forgiveness by going to a place that holds spiritual significance for them, much like David went to Ornan’s threshing floor to build an altar.