f | # The First Book of the Chronicles | f | # The First Book of the Chronicles |
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| ## Chapter 1 | | ## Chapter 1 |
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| 1 Adam, Sheth, Enosh, | | 1 Adam, Sheth, Enosh, |
| 2 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, | | 2 Kenan, Mahalaleel, Jered, |
| 3 Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, | | 3 Henoch, Methuselah, Lamech, |
| 4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. | | 4 Noah, Shem, Ham, and Japheth. |
| 5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Me | | 5 The sons of Japheth; Gomer, and Magog, and Madai, and Javan, and Tubal, and Me |
| shech, and Tiras. | | shech, and Tiras. |
| 6 And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. | | 6 And the sons of Gomer; Ashchenaz, and Riphath, and Togarmah. |
| 7 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. | | 7 And the sons of Javan; Elishah, and Tarshish, Kittim, and Dodanim. |
| 8 The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. | | 8 The sons of Ham; Cush, and Mizraim, Put, and Canaan. |
| 9 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. | | 9 And the sons of Cush; Seba, and Havilah, and Sabta, and Raamah, and Sabtecha. |
| And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. | | And the sons of Raamah; Sheba, and Dedan. |
| 10 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth. | | 10 And Cush begat Nimrod: he began to be mighty upon the earth. |
| 11 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, | | 11 And Mizraim begat Ludim, and Anamim, and Lehabim, and Naphtuhim, |
n | 12 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphthorim. | n | 12 And Pathrusim, and Casluhim, (of whom came the Philistines,) and Caphtorim. |
| 13 And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, | | 13 And Canaan begat Zidon his firstborn, and Heth, |
| 14 The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite, | | 14 The Jebusite also, and the Amorite, and the Girgashite, |
| 15 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, | | 15 And the Hivite, and the Arkite, and the Sinite, |
| 16 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. | | 16 And the Arvadite, and the Zemarite, and the Hamathite. |
| 17 The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, | | 17 The sons of Shem; Elam, and Asshur, and Arphaxad, and Lud, and Aram, and Uz, |
| and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. | | and Hul, and Gether, and Meshech. |
| 18 And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. | | 18 And Arphaxad begat Shelah, and Shelah begat Eber. |
| 19 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in h | | 19 And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of the one was Peleg; because in h |
| is days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan. | | is days the earth was divided: and his brother's name was Joktan. |
| 20 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, | | 20 And Joktan begat Almodad, and Sheleph, and Hazarmaveth, and Jerah, |
| 21 Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah, | | 21 Hadoram also, and Uzal, and Diklah, |
| 22 And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba, | | 22 And Ebal, and Abimael, and Sheba, |
| 23 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. | | 23 And Ophir, and Havilah, and Jobab. All these were the sons of Joktan. |
| 24 Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, | | 24 Shem, Arphaxad, Shelah, |
| 25 Eber, Peleg, Reu, | | 25 Eber, Peleg, Reu, |
| 26 Serug, Nahor, Terah, | | 26 Serug, Nahor, Terah, |
| 27 Abram; the same is Abraham. | | 27 Abram; the same is Abraham. |
| 28 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. | | 28 The sons of Abraham; Isaac, and Ishmael. |
| 29 These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, | | 29 These are their generations: The firstborn of Ishmael, Nebaioth; then Kedar, |
| and Adbeel, and Mibsam, | | and Adbeel, and Mibsam, |
| 30 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema, | | 30 Mishma, and Dumah, Massa, Hadad, and Tema, |
| 31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael. | | 31 Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. These are the sons of Ishmael. |
| 32 Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, a | | 32 Now the sons of Keturah, Abraham's concubine: she bare Zimran, and Jokshan, a |
| nd Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and | | nd Medan, and Midian, and Ishbak, and Shuah. And the sons of Jokshan; Sheba, and |
| Dedan. | | Dedan. |
| 33 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. | | 33 And the sons of Midian; Ephah, and Epher, and Henoch, and Abida, and Eldaah. |
| All these are the sons of Keturah. | | All these are the sons of Keturah. |
| 34 And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel. | | 34 And Abraham begat Isaac. The sons of Isaac; Esau and Israel. |
| 35 The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. | | 35 The sons of Esau; Eliphaz, Reuel, and Jeush, and Jaalam, and Korah. |
| 36 The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and | | 36 The sons of Eliphaz; Teman, and Omar, Zephi, and Gatam, Kenaz, and Timna, and |
| Amalek. | | Amalek. |
| 37 The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. | | 37 The sons of Reuel; Nahath, Zerah, Shammah, and Mizzah. |
n | 38 And the sons of Seir; Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, an | n | 38 And the sons of Seir: Lotan, and Shobal, and Zibeon, and Anah, and Dishon, an |
| d Ezer, and Dishan. | | d Ezar, and Dishan. |
| 39 And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan's sister. | | 39 And the sons of Lotan; Hori, and Homam: and Timna was Lotan's sister. |
| 40 The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the | | 40 The sons of Shobal; Alian, and Manahath, and Ebal, Shephi, and Onam. And the |
| sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. | | sons of Zibeon; Aiah, and Anah. |
| 41 The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and Eshban, and Ithr | | 41 The sons of Anah; Dishon. And the sons of Dishon; Amram, and Eshban, and Ithr |
| an, and Cheran. | | an, and Cheran. |
| 42 The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and A | | 42 The sons of Ezer; Bilhan, and Zavan, and Jakan. The sons of Dishan; Uz, and A |
| ran. | | ran. |
| 43 Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reig | | 43 Now these are the kings that reigned in the land of Edom before any king reig |
| ned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city | | ned over the children of Israel; Bela the son of Beor: and the name of his city |
| was Dinhabah. | | was Dinhabah. |
| 44 And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead | | 44 And when Bela was dead, Jobab the son of Zerah of Bozrah reigned in his stead |
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| 45 And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his s | | 45 And when Jobab was dead, Husham of the land of the Temanites reigned in his s |
| tead. | | tead. |
| 46 And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the f | | 46 And when Husham was dead, Hadad the son of Bedad, which smote Midian in the f |
| ield of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith. | | ield of Moab, reigned in his stead: and the name of his city was Avith. |
| 47 And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead. | | 47 And when Hadad was dead, Samlah of Masrekah reigned in his stead. |
| 48 And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead | | 48 And when Samlah was dead, Shaul of Rehoboth by the river reigned in his stead |
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| 49 And when Shaul was dead, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead. | | 49 And when Shaul was dead, Baal-hanan the son of Achbor reigned in his stead. |
| 50 And when Baal-hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his | | 50 And when Baal-hanan was dead, Hadad reigned in his stead: and the name of his |
| city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the da | | city was Pai; and his wife's name was Mehetabel, the daughter of Matred, the da |
| ughter of Mezahab. | | ughter of Mezahab. |
| 51 Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Je | | 51 Hadad died also. And the dukes of Edom were; duke Timnah, duke Aliah, duke Je |
| theth, | | theth, |
| 52 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, | | 52 Duke Aholibamah, duke Elah, duke Pinon, |
| 53 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, | | 53 Duke Kenaz, duke Teman, duke Mibzar, |
| 54 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. | | 54 Duke Magdiel, duke Iram. These are the dukes of Edom. |
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| ## Chapter 2 | | ## Chapter 2 |
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| 1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Z | | 1 These are the sons of Israel; Reuben, Simeon, Levi, and Judah, Issachar, and Z |
| ebulun, | | ebulun, |
| 2 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. | | 2 Dan, Joseph, and Benjamin, Naphtali, Gad, and Asher. |
| 3 The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of | | 3 The sons of Judah; Er, and Onan, and Shelah: which three were born unto him of |
| the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil | | the daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, the firstborn of Judah, was evil |
| in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him. | | in the sight of the LORD; and he slew him. |
| 4 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah | | 4 And Tamar his daughter in law bare him Pharez and Zerah. All the sons of Judah |
| were five. | | were five. |
| 5 The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul. | | 5 The sons of Pharez; Hezron, and Hamul. |
| 6 And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five | | 6 And the sons of Zerah; Zimri, and Ethan, and Heman, and Calcol, and Dara: five |
| of them in all. | | of them in all. |
| 7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the | | 7 And the sons of Carmi; Achar, the troubler of Israel, who transgressed in the |
| thing accursed. | | thing accursed. |
| 8 And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. | | 8 And the sons of Ethan; Azariah. |
| 9 The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chel | | 9 The sons also of Hezron, that were born unto him; Jerahmeel, and Ram, and Chel |
| ubai. | | ubai. |
| 10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children | | 10 And Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon, prince of the children |
| of Judah; | | of Judah; |
| 11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, | | 11 And Nahshon begat Salma, and Salma begat Boaz, |
| 12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, | | 12 And Boaz begat Obed, and Obed begat Jesse, |
| 13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the | | 13 And Jesse begat his firstborn Eliab, and Abinadab the second, and Shimma the |
| third, | | third, |
| 14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, | | 14 Nethaneel the fourth, Raddai the fifth, |
| 15 Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: | | 15 Ozem the sixth, David the seventh: |
| 16 Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, an | | 16 Whose sisters were Zeruiah, and Abigail. And the sons of Zeruiah; Abishai, an |
| d Joab, and Asahel, three. | | d Joab, and Asahel, three. |
n | 17 And Abigail bare Amasa: and the father of Amasa was Jether the Ishmeelite. | n | 17 And Abigail bare Amasa; and the father of Amasa was Jether, the Ishmaelite. |
| 18 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth | | 18 And Caleb the son of Hezron begat children of Azubah his wife, and of Jerioth |
| : her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon. | | : her sons are these; Jesher, and Shobab, and Ardon. |
| 19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. | | 19 And when Azubah was dead, Caleb took unto him Ephrath, which bare him Hur. |
| 20 And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. | | 20 And Hur begat Uri, and Uri begat Bezaleel. |
| 21 And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, | | 21 And afterward Hezron went in to the daughter of Machir the father of Gilead, |
| whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bare him Segub. | | whom he married when he was threescore years old; and she bare him Segub. |
| 22 And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead. | | 22 And Segub begat Jair, who had three and twenty cities in the land of Gilead. |
| 23 And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, | | 23 And he took Geshur, and Aram, with the towns of Jair, from them, with Kenath, |
| and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons o | | and the towns thereof, even threescore cities. All these belonged to the sons o |
| f Machir the father of Gilead. | | f Machir the father of Gilead. |
| 24 And after that Hezron was dead in Caleb-ephratah, then Abiah Hezron's wife ba | | 24 And after that Hezron was dead in Caleb-ephratah, then Abiah Hezron's wife ba |
| re him Ashur the father of Tekoa. | | re him Ashur the father of Tekoa. |
| 25 And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, an | | 25 And the sons of Jerahmeel the firstborn of Hezron were, Ram the firstborn, an |
| d Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. | | d Bunah, and Oren, and Ozem, and Ahijah. |
| 26 Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of | | 26 Jerahmeel had also another wife, whose name was Atarah; she was the mother of |
| Onam. | | Onam. |
| 27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eke | | 27 And the sons of Ram the firstborn of Jerahmeel were, Maaz, and Jamin, and Eke |
| r. | | r. |
| 28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, | | 28 And the sons of Onam were, Shammai, and Jada. And the sons of Shammai; Nadab, |
| and Abishur. | | and Abishur. |
| 29 And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and | | 29 And the name of the wife of Abishur was Abihail, and she bare him Ahban, and |
| Molid. | | Molid. |
| 30 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. | | 30 And the sons of Nadab; Seled, and Appaim: but Seled died without children. |
| 31 And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children | | 31 And the sons of Appaim; Ishi. And the sons of Ishi; Sheshan. And the children |
| of Sheshan; Ahlai. | | of Sheshan; Ahlai. |
| 32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether | | 32 And the sons of Jada the brother of Shammai; Jether, and Jonathan: and Jether |
| died without children. | | died without children. |
| 33 And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. | | 33 And the sons of Jonathan; Peleth, and Zaza. These were the sons of Jerahmeel. |
| 34 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptia | | 34 Now Sheshan had no sons, but daughters. And Sheshan had a servant, an Egyptia |
| n, whose name was Jarha. | | n, whose name was Jarha. |
| 35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him | | 35 And Sheshan gave his daughter to Jarha his servant to wife; and she bare him |
| Attai. | | Attai. |
| 36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, | | 36 And Attai begat Nathan, and Nathan begat Zabad, |
| 37 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, | | 37 And Zabad begat Ephlal, and Ephlal begat Obed, |
| 38 And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, | | 38 And Obed begat Jehu, and Jehu begat Azariah, |
| 39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, | | 39 And Azariah begat Helez, and Helez begat Eleasah, |
| 40 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, | | 40 And Eleasah begat Sisamai, and Sisamai begat Shallum, |
| 41 And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. | | 41 And Shallum begat Jekamiah, and Jekamiah begat Elishama. |
| 42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, whi | | 42 Now the sons of Caleb the brother of Jerahmeel were, Mesha his firstborn, whi |
| ch was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. | | ch was the father of Ziph; and the sons of Mareshah the father of Hebron. |
| 43 And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. | | 43 And the sons of Hebron; Korah, and Tappuah, and Rekem, and Shema. |
| 44 And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai. | | 44 And Shema begat Raham, the father of Jorkoam: and Rekem begat Shammai. |
| 45 And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. | | 45 And the son of Shammai was Maon: and Maon was the father of Beth-zur. |
| 46 And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran bega | | 46 And Ephah, Caleb's concubine, bare Haran, and Moza, and Gazez: and Haran bega |
| t Gazez. | | t Gazez. |
n | 47 And the sons of Jahdai; Regem, and Jotham, and Geshan, and Pelet, and Ephah, | n | 47 And the sons of Jahdai: Regem, and Jotham, and Gesham, and Pelet, and Ephah, |
| and Shaaph. | | and Shaaph. |
| 48 Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. | | 48 Maachah, Caleb's concubine, bare Sheber, and Tirhanah. |
| 49 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, | | 49 She bare also Shaaph the father of Madmannah, Sheva the father of Machbenah, |
| and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah. | | and the father of Gibea: and the daughter of Caleb was Achsah. |
| 50 These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shoba | | 50 These were the sons of Caleb the son of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah; Shoba |
| l the father of Kirjath-jearim, | | l the father of Kirjath-jearim, |
| 51 Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader. | | 51 Salma the father of Beth-lehem, Hareph the father of Beth-gader. |
| 52 And Shobal the father of Kirjath-jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Man | | 52 And Shobal the father of Kirjath-jearim had sons; Haroeh, and half of the Man |
| ahethites. | | ahethites. |
| 53 And the families of Kirjath-jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Sh | | 53 And the families of Kirjath-jearim; the Ithrites, and the Puhites, and the Sh |
| umathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites | | umathites, and the Mishraites; of them came the Zareathites, and the Eshtaulites |
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| 54 The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of J | | 54 The sons of Salma; Beth-lehem, and the Netophathites, Ataroth, the house of J |
| oab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. | | oab, and half of the Manahethites, the Zorites. |
| 55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shi | | 55 And the families of the scribes which dwelt at Jabez; the Tirathites, the Shi |
| meathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the fathe | | meathites, and Suchathites. These are the Kenites that came of Hemath, the fathe |
| r of the house of Rechab. | | r of the house of Rechab. |
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| ## Chapter 3 | | ## Chapter 3 |
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| 1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firs | | 1 Now these were the sons of David, which were born unto him in Hebron; the firs |
| tborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carm | | tborn Amnon, of Ahinoam the Jezreelitess; the second Daniel, of Abigail the Carm |
| elitess: | | elitess: |
| 2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: t | | 2 The third, Absalom the son of Maachah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur: t |
| he fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: | | he fourth, Adonijah the son of Haggith: |
| 3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. | | 3 The fifth, Shephatiah of Abital: the sixth, Ithream by Eglah his wife. |
| 4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and s | | 4 These six were born unto him in Hebron; and there he reigned seven years and s |
| ix months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. | | ix months: and in Jerusalem he reigned thirty and three years. |
| 5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and | | 5 And these were born unto him in Jerusalem; Shimea, and Shobab, and Nathan, and |
| Solomon, four, of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel: | | Solomon, four, of Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel: |
| 6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, | | 6 Ibhar also, and Elishama, and Eliphelet, |
| 7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, | | 7 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, |
| 8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. | | 8 And Elishama, and Eliada, and Eliphelet, nine. |
n | 9 These were all the sons of David, beside the sons of the concubines, and Tamar | n | 9 These were all the sons of David besides the sons of the concubines and Tamar, |
| their sister. | | their sister. |
| 10 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his so | | 10 And Solomon's son was Rehoboam, Abia his son, Asa his son, Jehoshaphat his so |
| n, | | n, |
| 11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, | | 11 Joram his son, Ahaziah his son, Joash his son, |
| 12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, | | 12 Amaziah his son, Azariah his son, Jotham his son, |
| 13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, | | 13 Ahaz his son, Hezekiah his son, Manasseh his son, |
| 14 Amon his son, Josiah his son. | | 14 Amon his son, Josiah his son. |
| 15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the | | 15 And the sons of Josiah were, the firstborn Johanan, the second Jehoiakim, the |
| third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. | | third Zedekiah, the fourth Shallum. |
| 16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. | | 16 And the sons of Jehoiakim: Jeconiah his son, Zedekiah his son. |
| 17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, | | 17 And the sons of Jeconiah; Assir, Salathiel his son, |
| 18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. | | 18 Malchiram also, and Pedaiah, and Shenazar, Jecamiah, Hoshama, and Nedabiah. |
| 19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubba | | 19 And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei: and the sons of Zerubba |
| bel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: | | bel; Meshullam, and Hananiah, and Shelomith their sister: |
| 20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed, five. | | 20 And Hashubah, and Ohel, and Berechiah, and Hasadiah, Jushab-hesed, five. |
| 21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the so | | 21 And the sons of Hananiah; Pelatiah, and Jesaiah: the sons of Rephaiah, the so |
| ns of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. | | ns of Arnan, the sons of Obadiah, the sons of Shechaniah. |
| 22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and | | 22 And the sons of Shechaniah; Shemaiah: and the sons of Shemaiah: Hattush, and |
| Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. | | Igeal, and Bariah, and Neariah, and Shaphat, six. |
| 23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. | | 23 And the sons of Neariah; Elioenai, and Hezekiah, and Azrikam, three. |
| 24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, | | 24 And the sons of Elioenai were, Hodaiah, and Eliashib, and Pelaiah, and Akkub, |
| and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven. | | and Johanan, and Dalaiah, and Anani, seven. |
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| ## Chapter 4 | | ## Chapter 4 |
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| 1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. | | 1 The sons of Judah; Pharez, Hezron, and Carmi, and Hur, and Shobal. |
| 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. | | 2 And Reaiah the son of Shobal begat Jahath; and Jahath begat Ahumai, and Lahad. |
| These are the families of the Zorathites. | | These are the families of the Zorathites. |
| 3 And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the | | 3 And these were of the father of Etam; Jezreel, and Ishma, and Idbash: and the |
| name of their sister was Hazelelponi: | | name of their sister was Hazelelponi: |
| 4 And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the s | | 4 And Penuel the father of Gedor, and Ezer the father of Hushah. These are the s |
| ons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth-lehem. | | ons of Hur, the firstborn of Ephratah, the father of Beth-lehem. |
| 5 And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. | | 5 And Ashur the father of Tekoa had two wives, Helah and Naarah. |
| 6 And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These wer | | 6 And Naarah bare him Ahuzam, and Hepher, and Temeni, and Haahashtari. These wer |
| e the sons of Naarah. | | e the sons of Naarah. |
| 7 And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan. | | 7 And the sons of Helah were, Zereth, and Jezoar, and Ethnan. |
| 8 And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. | | 8 And Coz begat Anub, and Zobebah, and the families of Aharhel the son of Harum. |
n | 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren: and his mother called his nam | n | 9 And Jabez was more honourable than his brethren; and his mother called his nam |
| e Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow. | | e Jabez, saying, Because I bear him with sorrow. |
| 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me | | 10 And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, Oh that thou wouldest bless me |
| indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that th | | indeed, and enlarge my coast, and that thine hand might be with me, and that th |
| ou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him th | | ou wouldest keep me from evil, that it may not grieve me! And God granted him th |
| at which he requested. | | at which he requested. |
| 11 And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton. | | 11 And Chelub the brother of Shuah begat Mehir, which was the father of Eshton. |
| 12 And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash | | 12 And Eshton begat Beth-rapha, and Paseah, and Tehinnah the father of Ir-nahash |
| . These are the men of Rechah. | | . These are the men of Rechah. |
| 13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath | | 13 And the sons of Kenaz; Othniel, and Seraiah: and the sons of Othniel; Hathath |
| . | | . |
| 14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley | | 14 And Meonothai begat Ophrah: and Seraiah begat Joab, the father of the valley |
| of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. | | of Charashim; for they were craftsmen. |
| 15 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons | | 15 And the sons of Caleb the son of Jephunneh; Iru, Elah, and Naam: and the sons |
| of Elah, even Kenaz. | | of Elah, even Kenaz. |
| 16 And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel. | | 16 And the sons of Jehaleleel; Ziph, and Ziphah, Tiria, and Asareel. |
| 17 And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she b | | 17 And the sons of Ezra were, Jether, and Mered, and Epher, and Jalon: and she b |
| are Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. | | are Miriam, and Shammai, and Ishbah the father of Eshtemoa. |
| 18 And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father o | | 18 And his wife Jehudijah bare Jered the father of Gedor, and Heber the father o |
| f Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah | | f Socho, and Jekuthiel the father of Zanoah. And these are the sons of Bithiah |
| the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took. | | the daughter of Pharaoh, which Mered took. |
| 19 And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the | | 19 And the sons of his wife Hodiah the sister of Naham, the father of Keilah the |
| Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. | | Garmite, and Eshtemoa the Maachathite. |
| 20 And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. And the | | 20 And the sons of Shimon were, Amnon, and Rinnah, Ben-hanan, and Tilon. And the |
| sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben-zoheth. | | sons of Ishi were, Zoheth, and Ben-zoheth. |
| 21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah | | 21 The sons of Shelah the son of Judah were, Er the father of Lecah, and Laadah |
| the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine | | the father of Mareshah, and the families of the house of them that wrought fine |
| linen, of the house of Ashbea, | | linen, of the house of Ashbea, |
| 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominio | | 22 And Jokim, and the men of Chozeba, and Joash, and Saraph, who had the dominio |
| n in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. And these are ancient things. | | n in Moab, and Jashubi-lehem. And these are ancient things. |
| 23 These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there t | | 23 These were the potters, and those that dwelt among plants and hedges: there t |
| hey dwelt with the king for his work. | | hey dwelt with the king for his work. |
| 24 The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: | | 24 The sons of Simeon were, Nemuel, and Jamin, Jarib, Zerah, and Shaul: |
| 25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son. | | 25 Shallum his son, Mibsam his son, Mishma his son. |
| 26 And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son. | | 26 And the sons of Mishma; Hamuel his son, Zacchur his son, Shimei his son. |
| 27 And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many | | 27 And Shimei had sixteen sons and six daughters; but his brethren had not many |
| children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah. | | children, neither did all their family multiply, like to the children of Judah. |
n | 28 And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazar-shual, | n | 28 And they dwelt at Beer-sheba, and Moladah, and Hazarshual, |
| 29 And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, | | 29 And at Bilhah, and at Ezem, and at Tolad, |
| 30 And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, | | 30 And at Bethuel, and at Hormah, and at Ziklag, |
| 31 And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at Shaaraim. T | | 31 And at Beth-marcaboth, and Hazar-susim, and at Beth-birei, and at Shaaraim. T |
| hese were their cities unto the reign of David. | | hese were their cities unto the reign of David. |
| 32 And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five c | | 32 And their villages were, Etam, and Ain, Rimmon, and Tochen, and Ashan, five c |
| ities: | | ities: |
| 33 And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. Thes | | 33 And all their villages that were round about the same cities, unto Baal. Thes |
| e were their habitations, and their genealogy. | | e were their habitations, and their genealogy. |
| 34 And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah, | | 34 And Meshobab, and Jamlech, and Joshah the son of Amaziah, |
| 35 And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, | | 35 And Joel, and Jehu the son of Josibiah, the son of Seraiah, the son of Asiel, |
| 36 And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimi | | 36 And Elioenai, and Jaakobah, and Jeshohaiah, and Asaiah, and Adiel, and Jesimi |
| el, and Benaiah, | | el, and Benaiah, |
| 37 And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of | | 37 And Ziza the son of Shiphi, the son of Allon, the son of Jedaiah, the son of |
| Shimri, the son of Shemaiah; | | Shimri, the son of Shemaiah; |
| 38 These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house | | 38 These mentioned by their names were princes in their families: and the house |
| of their fathers increased greatly. | | of their fathers increased greatly. |
| 39 And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley | | 39 And they went to the entrance of Gedor, even unto the east side of the valley |
| , to seek pasture for their flocks. | | , to seek pasture for their flocks. |
| 40 And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and pe | | 40 And they found fat pasture and good, and the land was wide, and quiet, and pe |
| aceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old. | | aceable; for they of Ham had dwelt there of old. |
| 41 And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smo | | 41 And these written by name came in the days of Hezekiah king of Judah, and smo |
| te their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them ut | | te their tents, and the habitations that were found there, and destroyed them ut |
| terly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there f | | terly unto this day, and dwelt in their rooms: because there was pasture there f |
| or their flocks. | | or their flocks. |
| 42 And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount | | 42 And some of them, even of the sons of Simeon, five hundred men, went to mount |
| Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel | | Seir, having for their captains Pelatiah, and Neariah, and Rephaiah, and Uzziel |
| , the sons of Ishi. | | , the sons of Ishi. |
| 43 And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there | | 43 And they smote the rest of the Amalekites that were escaped, and dwelt there |
| unto this day. | | unto this day. |
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| ## Chapter 5 | | ## Chapter 5 |
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| 1 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but | | 1 Now the sons of Reuben the firstborn of Israel, (for he was the firstborn; but |
| , forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the so | | , forasmuch as he defiled his father's bed, his birthright was given unto the so |
| ns of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after th | | ns of Joseph the son of Israel: and the genealogy is not to be reckoned after th |
| e birthright. | | e birthright. |
| 2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but t | | 2 For Judah prevailed above his brethren, and of him came the chief ruler; but t |
| he birthright was Joseph's:) | | he birthright was Joseph's:) |
| 3 The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, He | | 3 The sons, I say, of Reuben the firstborn of Israel were, Hanoch, and Pallu, He |
| zron, and Carmi. | | zron, and Carmi. |
| 4 The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, | | 4 The sons of Joel; Shemaiah his son, Gog his son, Shimei his son, |
| 5 Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son, | | 5 Micah his son, Reaia his son, Baal his son, |
| 6 Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he | | 6 Beerah his son, whom Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria carried away captive: he |
| was prince of the Reubenites. | | was prince of the Reubenites. |
| 7 And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations wa | | 7 And his brethren by their families, when the genealogy of their generations wa |
| s reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, | | s reckoned, were the chief, Jeiel, and Zechariah, |
| 8 And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroe | | 8 And Bela the son of Azaz, the son of Shema, the son of Joel, who dwelt in Aroe |
| r, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon: | | r, even unto Nebo and Baal-meon: |
| 9 And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the rive | | 9 And eastward he inhabited unto the entering in of the wilderness from the rive |
| r Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead. | | r Euphrates: because their cattle were multiplied in the land of Gilead. |
| 10 And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their h | | 10 And in the days of Saul they made war with the Hagarites, who fell by their h |
| and: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. | | and: and they dwelt in their tents throughout all the east land of Gilead. |
n | 11 And the children of Gad dwelt over against them, in the land of Bashan unto S | n | 11 And the children of Gad dwelt over against them in the land of Bashan unto Sa |
| alchah: | | lcah; |
| 12 Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. | | 12 Joel the chief, and Shapham the next, and Jaanai, and Shaphat in Bashan. |
| 13 And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam | | 13 And their brethren of the house of their fathers were, Michael, and Meshullam |
| , and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. | | , and Sheba, and Jorai, and Jachan, and Zia, and Heber, seven. |
| 14 These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son | | 14 These are the children of Abihail the son of Huri, the son of Jaroah, the son |
| of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son | | of Gilead, the son of Michael, the son of Jeshishai, the son of Jahdo, the son |
| of Buz; | | of Buz; |
| 15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers. | | 15 Ahi the son of Abdiel, the son of Guni, chief of the house of their fathers. |
| 16 And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs | | 16 And they dwelt in Gilead in Bashan, and in her towns, and in all the suburbs |
| of Sharon, upon their borders. | | of Sharon, upon their borders. |
| 17 All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, a | | 17 All these were reckoned by genealogies in the days of Jotham king of Judah, a |
| nd in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel. | | nd in the days of Jeroboam king of Israel. |
n | 18 The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valia | n | 18 The sons of Reuben, and the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh, of valia |
| nt men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skilful i | | nt men, men able to bear buckler and sword, and to shoot with bow, and skillful |
| n war, were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore, that went out | | in war were four and forty thousand seven hundred and threescore that went out t |
| to the war. | | o the war. |
| 19 And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab. | | 19 And they made war with the Hagarites, with Jetur, and Nephish, and Nodab. |
| 20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into thei | | 20 And they were helped against them, and the Hagarites were delivered into thei |
| r hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he | | r hand, and all that were with them: for they cried to God in the battle, and he |
| was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him. | | was entreated of them; because they put their trust in him. |
| 21 And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep | | 21 And they took away their cattle; of their camels fifty thousand, and of sheep |
| two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundre | | two hundred and fifty thousand, and of asses two thousand, and of men an hundre |
| d thousand. | | d thousand. |
| 22 For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in | | 22 For there fell down many slain, because the war was of God. And they dwelt in |
| their steads until the captivity. | | their steads until the captivity. |
| 23 And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increa | | 23 And the children of the half tribe of Manasseh dwelt in the land: they increa |
| sed from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon. | | sed from Bashan unto Baal-hermon and Senir, and unto mount Hermon. |
| 24 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, | | 24 And these were the heads of the house of their fathers, even Epher, and Ishi, |
| and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of v | | and Eliel, and Azriel, and Jeremiah, and Hodaviah, and Jahdiel, mighty men of v |
| alour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers. | | alour, famous men, and heads of the house of their fathers. |
| 25 And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring af | | 25 And they transgressed against the God of their fathers, and went a whoring af |
| ter the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them. | | ter the gods of the people of the land, whom God destroyed before them. |
| 26 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the s | | 26 And the God of Israel stirred up the spirit of Pul king of Assyria, and the s |
| pirit of Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Re | | pirit of Tilgath-pilneser king of Assyria, and he carried them away, even the Re |
| ubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto | | ubenites, and the Gadites, and the half tribe of Manasseh, and brought them unto |
| Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day. | | Halah, and Habor, and Hara, and to the river Gozan, unto this day. |
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| ## Chapter 6 | | ## Chapter 6 |
| | | |
| 1 The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. | | 1 The sons of Levi; Gershon, Kohath, and Merari. |
| 2 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. | | 2 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. |
| 3 And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaro | | 3 And the children of Amram; Aaron, and Moses, and Miriam. The sons also of Aaro |
| n; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. | | n; Nadab, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
| 4 Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua, | | 4 Eleazar begat Phinehas, Phinehas begat Abishua, |
| 5 And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi, | | 5 And Abishua begat Bukki, and Bukki begat Uzzi, |
| 6 And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth, | | 6 And Uzzi begat Zerahiah, and Zerahiah begat Meraioth, |
| 7 Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, | | 7 Meraioth begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, |
| 8 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz, | | 8 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Ahimaaz, |
| 9 And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan, | | 9 And Ahimaaz begat Azariah, and Azariah begat Johanan, |
| 10 And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the | | 10 And Johanan begat Azariah, (he it is that executed the priest's office in the |
| temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:) | | temple that Solomon built in Jerusalem:) |
| 11 And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, | | 11 And Azariah begat Amariah, and Amariah begat Ahitub, |
| 12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, | | 12 And Ahitub begat Zadok, and Zadok begat Shallum, |
| 13 And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah, | | 13 And Shallum begat Hilkiah, and Hilkiah begat Azariah, |
| 14 And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak, | | 14 And Azariah begat Seraiah, and Seraiah begat Jehozadak, |
| 15 And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerus | | 15 And Jehozadak went into captivity, when the LORD carried away Judah and Jerus |
| alem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. | | alem by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar. |
| 16 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. | | 16 The sons of Levi; Gershom, Kohath, and Merari. |
| 17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei. | | 17 And these be the names of the sons of Gershom; Libni, and Shimei. |
| 18 And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. | | 18 And the sons of Kohath were, Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel. |
| 19 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levit | | 19 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. And these are the families of the Levit |
| es according to their fathers. | | es according to their fathers. |
| 20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, | | 20 Of Gershom; Libni his son, Jahath his son, Zimmah his son, |
| 21 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. | | 21 Joah his son, Iddo his son, Zerah his son, Jeaterai his son. |
| 22 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, | | 22 The sons of Kohath; Amminadab his son, Korah his son, Assir his son, |
| 23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son, | | 23 Elkanah his son, and Ebiasaph his son, and Assir his son, |
| 24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. | | 24 Tahath his son, Uriel his son, Uzziah his son, and Shaul his son. |
| 25 And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth. | | 25 And the sons of Elkanah; Amasai, and Ahimoth. |
| 26 As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son, | | 26 As for Elkanah: the sons of Elkanah; Zophai his son, and Nahath his son, |
| 27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son. | | 27 Eliab his son, Jeroham his son, Elkanah his son. |
| 28 And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah. | | 28 And the sons of Samuel; the firstborn Vashni, and Abiah. |
| 29 The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son, | | 29 The sons of Merari; Mahli, Libni his son, Shimei his son, Uzza his son, |
| 30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son. | | 30 Shimea his son, Haggiah his son, Asaiah his son. |
| 31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of th | | 31 And these are they whom David set over the service of song in the house of th |
| e LORD, after that the ark had rest. | | e LORD, after that the ark had rest. |
| 32 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congre | | 32 And they ministered before the dwelling place of the tabernacle of the congre |
| gation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: | | gation with singing, until Solomon had built the house of the LORD in Jerusalem: |
| and then they waited on their office according to their order. | | and then they waited on their office according to their order. |
| 33 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohath | | 33 And these are they that waited with their children. Of the sons of the Kohath |
| ites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel, | | ites: Heman a singer, the son of Joel, the son of Shemuel, |
| 34 The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, | | 34 The son of Elkanah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Eliel, the son of Toah, |
| 35 The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, | | 35 The son of Zuph, the son of Elkanah, the son of Mahath, the son of Amasai, |
| 36 The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah | | 36 The son of Elkanah, the son of Joel, the son of Azariah, the son of Zephaniah |
| , | | , |
| 37 The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, | | 37 The son of Tahath, the son of Assir, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, |
| 38 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. | | 38 The son of Izhar, the son of Kohath, the son of Levi, the son of Israel. |
n | 39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph the son of Ber | n | 39 And his brother Asaph, who stood on his right hand, even Asaph, the son of Be |
| achiah, the son of Shimea, | | rachiah, the son of Shimeah, |
| 40 The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, | | 40 The son of Michael, the son of Baaseiah, the son of Malchiah, |
| 41 The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, | | 41 The son of Ethni, the son of Zerah, the son of Adaiah, |
| 42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, | | 42 The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei, |
| 43 The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. | | 43 The son of Jahath, the son of Gershom, the son of Levi. |
| 44 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son o | | 44 And their brethren the sons of Merari stood on the left hand: Ethan the son o |
| f Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, | | f Kishi, the son of Abdi, the son of Malluch, |
| 45 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, | | 45 The son of Hashabiah, the son of Amaziah, the son of Hilkiah, |
| 46 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer, | | 46 The son of Amzi, the son of Bani, the son of Shamer, |
| 47 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. | | 47 The son of Mahli, the son of Mushi, the son of Merari, the son of Levi. |
| 48 Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of | | 48 Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of |
| the tabernacle of the house of God. | | the tabernacle of the house of God. |
| 49 But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on t | | 49 But Aaron and his sons offered upon the altar of the burnt offering, and on t |
| he altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, | | he altar of incense, and were appointed for all the work of the place most holy, |
| and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of | | and to make an atonement for Israel, according to all that Moses the servant of |
| God had commanded. | | God had commanded. |
| 50 And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua h | | 50 And these are the sons of Aaron; Eleazar his son, Phinehas his son, Abishua h |
| is son, | | is son, |
| 51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, | | 51 Bukki his son, Uzzi his son, Zerahiah his son, |
| 52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, | | 52 Meraioth his son, Amariah his son, Ahitub his son, |
| 53 Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son. | | 53 Zadok his son, Ahimaaz his son. |
| 54 Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, | | 54 Now these are their dwelling places throughout their castles in their coasts, |
| of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot | | of the sons of Aaron, of the families of the Kohathites: for theirs was the lot |
| . | | . |
| 55 And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round | | 55 And they gave them Hebron in the land of Judah, and the suburbs thereof round |
| about it. | | about it. |
| 56 But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the | | 56 But the fields of the city, and the villages thereof, they gave to Caleb the |
| son of Jephunneh. | | son of Jephunneh. |
| 57 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the c | | 57 And to the sons of Aaron they gave the cities of Judah, namely, Hebron, the c |
| ity of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their | | ity of refuge, and Libnah with her suburbs, and Jattir, and Eshtemoa, with their |
| suburbs, | | suburbs, |
| 58 And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs, | | 58 And Hilen with her suburbs, Debir with her suburbs, |
| 59 And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs: | | 59 And Ashan with her suburbs, and Beth-shemesh with her suburbs: |
| 60 And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her | | 60 And out of the tribe of Benjamin; Geba with her suburbs, and Alemeth with her |
| suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their famil | | suburbs, and Anathoth with her suburbs. All their cities throughout their famil |
| ies were thirteen cities. | | ies were thirteen cities. |
| 61 And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that tribe, wer | | 61 And unto the sons of Kohath, which were left of the family of that tribe, wer |
| e cities given out of the half tribe, namely, out of the half tribe of Manasseh, | | e cities given out of the half tribe, namely, out of the half tribe of Manasseh, |
| by lot, ten cities. | | by lot, ten cities. |
| 62 And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe of Issa | | 62 And to the sons of Gershom throughout their families out of the tribe of Issa |
| char, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out o | | char, and out of the tribe of Asher, and out of the tribe of Naphtali, and out o |
| f the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities. | | f the tribe of Manasseh in Bashan, thirteen cities. |
| 63 Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of | | 63 Unto the sons of Merari were given by lot, throughout their families, out of |
| the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulu | | the tribe of Reuben, and out of the tribe of Gad, and out of the tribe of Zebulu |
| n, twelve cities. | | n, twelve cities. |
| 64 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburb | | 64 And the children of Israel gave to the Levites these cities with their suburb |
| s. | | s. |
| 65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of th | | 65 And they gave by lot out of the tribe of the children of Judah, and out of th |
| e tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benja | | e tribe of the children of Simeon, and out of the tribe of the children of Benja |
| min, these cities, which are called by their names. | | min, these cities, which are called by their names. |
| 66 And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coa | | 66 And the residue of the families of the sons of Kohath had cities of their coa |
| sts out of the tribe of Ephraim. | | sts out of the tribe of Ephraim. |
| 67 And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim wi | | 67 And they gave unto them, of the cities of refuge, Shechem in mount Ephraim wi |
| th her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs, | | th her suburbs; they gave also Gezer with her suburbs, |
| 68 And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs, | | 68 And Jokmeam with her suburbs, and Beth-horon with her suburbs, |
n | 69 And Aijalon with her suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with her suburbs: | n | 69 And Ajalon with her suburbs, and Gath-rimmon with her suburbs. |
| 70 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and Bileam with | | 70 And out of the half tribe of Manasseh; Aner with her suburbs, and Bileam with |
| her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath. | | her suburbs, for the family of the remnant of the sons of Kohath. |
| 71 Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe of Ma | | 71 Unto the sons of Gershom were given out of the family of the half tribe of Ma |
| nasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs: | | nasseh, Golan in Bashan with her suburbs, and Ashtaroth with her suburbs: |
| 72 And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs, Daberath with her | | 72 And out of the tribe of Issachar; Kedesh with her suburbs, Daberath with her |
| suburbs, | | suburbs, |
| 73 And Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs: | | 73 And Ramoth with her suburbs, and Anem with her suburbs: |
| 74 And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her su | | 74 And out of the tribe of Asher; Mashal with her suburbs, and Abdon with her su |
| burbs, | | burbs, |
| 75 And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs: | | 75 And Hukok with her suburbs, and Rehob with her suburbs: |
| 76 And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Ham | | 76 And out of the tribe of Naphtali; Kedesh in Galilee with her suburbs, and Ham |
| mon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs. | | mon with her suburbs, and Kirjathaim with her suburbs. |
| 77 Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the tribe of Zebulu | | 77 Unto the rest of the children of Merari were given out of the tribe of Zebulu |
| n, Rimmon with her suburbs, Tabor with her suburbs: | | n, Rimmon with her suburbs, Tabor with her suburbs: |
| 78 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were giv | | 78 And on the other side Jordan by Jericho, on the east side of Jordan, were giv |
| en them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, an | | en them out of the tribe of Reuben, Bezer in the wilderness with her suburbs, an |
| d Jahzah with her suburbs, | | d Jahzah with her suburbs, |
| 79 Kedemoth also with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs: | | 79 Kedemoth also with her suburbs, and Mephaath with her suburbs: |
| 80 And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim | | 80 And out of the tribe of Gad; Ramoth in Gilead with her suburbs, and Mahanaim |
| with her suburbs, | | with her suburbs, |
| 81 And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs. | | 81 And Heshbon with her suburbs, and Jazer with her suburbs. |
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| ## Chapter 7 | | ## Chapter 7 |
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n | 1 Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimron, four. | n | 1 Now the sons of Issachar were, Tola, and Puah, Jashub, and Shimrom, four. |
| 2 And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, | | 2 And the sons of Tola; Uzzi, and Rephaiah, and Jeriel, and Jahmai, and Jibsam, |
| and Shemuel, heads of their father's house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant m | | and Shemuel, heads of their father's house, to wit, of Tola: they were valiant m |
| en of might in their generations; whose number was in the days of David two and | | en of might in their generations; whose number was in the days of David two and |
| twenty thousand and six hundred. | | twenty thousand and six hundred. |
| 3 And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah | | 3 And the sons of Uzzi; Izrahiah: and the sons of Izrahiah; Michael, and Obadiah |
| , and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men. | | , and Joel, Ishiah, five: all of them chief men. |
| 4 And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were ba | | 4 And with them, by their generations, after the house of their fathers, were ba |
| nds of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had many wives an | | nds of soldiers for war, six and thirty thousand men: for they had many wives an |
| d sons. | | d sons. |
| 5 And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of migh | | 5 And their brethren among all the families of Issachar were valiant men of migh |
| t, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. | | t, reckoned in all by their genealogies fourscore and seven thousand. |
| 6 The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three. | | 6 The sons of Benjamin; Bela, and Becher, and Jediael, three. |
| 7 And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five | | 7 And the sons of Bela; Ezbon, and Uzzi, and Uzziel, and Jerimoth, and Iri, five |
| ; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; and were reckoned b | | ; heads of the house of their fathers, mighty men of valour; and were reckoned b |
| y their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. | | y their genealogies twenty and two thousand and thirty and four. |
| 8 And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri | | 8 And the sons of Becher; Zemira, and Joash, and Eliezer, and Elioenai, and Omri |
| , and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of | | , and Jerimoth, and Abiah, and Anathoth, and Alameth. All these are the sons of |
| Becher. | | Becher. |
| 9 And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of t | | 9 And the number of them, after their genealogy by their generations, heads of t |
| he house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hun | | he house of their fathers, mighty men of valour, was twenty thousand and two hun |
| dred. | | dred. |
| 10 The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin | | 10 The sons also of Jediael; Bilhan: and the sons of Bilhan; Jeush, and Benjamin |
| , and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. | | , and Ehud, and Chenaanah, and Zethan, and Tharshish, and Ahishahar. |
| 11 All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of v | | 11 All these the sons of Jediael, by the heads of their fathers, mighty men of v |
| alour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go out for war a | | alour, were seventeen thousand and two hundred soldiers, fit to go out for war a |
| nd battle. | | nd battle. |
| 12 Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher. | | 12 Shuppim also, and Huppim, the children of Ir, and Hushim, the sons of Aher. |
| 13 The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of | | 13 The sons of Naphtali; Jahziel, and Guni, and Jezer, and Shallum, the sons of |
| Bilhah. | | Bilhah. |
| 14 The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramites | | 14 The sons of Manasseh; Ashriel, whom she bare: (but his concubine the Aramites |
| s bare Machir the father of Gilead: | | s bare Machir the father of Gilead: |
| 15 And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name | | 15 And Machir took to wife the sister of Huppim and Shuppim, whose sister's name |
| was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had dau | | was Maachah;) and the name of the second was Zelophehad: and Zelophehad had dau |
| ghters. | | ghters. |
| 16 And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; an | | 16 And Maachah the wife of Machir bare a son, and she called his name Peresh; an |
| d the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. | | d the name of his brother was Sheresh; and his sons were Ulam and Rakem. |
| 17 And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir | | 17 And the sons of Ulam; Bedan. These were the sons of Gilead, the son of Machir |
| , the son of Manasseh. | | , the son of Manasseh. |
| 18 And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah. | | 18 And his sister Hammoleketh bare Ishod, and Abiezer, and Mahalah. |
n | 19 And the sons of Shemida were, Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. | n | 19 And the sons of Shemidah were Ahian, and Shechem, and Likhi, and Aniam. |
| 20 And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, an | | 20 And the sons of Ephraim; Shuthelah, and Bered his son, and Tahath his son, an |
| d Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, | | d Eladah his son, and Tahath his son, |
| 21 And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men o | | 21 And Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men o |
| f Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away the | | f Gath that were born in that land slew, because they came down to take away the |
| ir cattle. | | ir cattle. |
| 22 And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort | | 22 And Ephraim their father mourned many days, and his brethren came to comfort |
| him. | | him. |
| 23 And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called | | 23 And when he went in to his wife, she conceived, and bare a son, and he called |
| his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house. | | his name Beriah, because it went evil with his house. |
| 24 (And his daughter was Sherah, who built Beth-horon the nether, and the upper, | | 24 (And his daughter was Sherah, who built Beth-horon the nether, and the upper, |
| and Uzzen-sherah.) | | and Uzzen-sherah.) |
| 25 And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, | | 25 And Rephah was his son, also Resheph, and Telah his son, and Tahan his son, |
| 26 Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, | | 26 Laadan his son, Ammihud his son, Elishama his son, |
n | 27 Non his son, Jehoshua his son. | n | 27 Non, his son; Jehoshuah, his son. |
| 28 And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el and the towns thereof, an | | 28 And their possessions and habitations were, Beth-el and the towns thereof, an |
| d eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and | | d eastward Naaran, and westward Gezer, with the towns thereof; Shechem also and |
| the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof: | | the towns thereof, unto Gaza and the towns thereof: |
| 29 And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her towns, Taa | | 29 And by the borders of the children of Manasseh, Beth-shean and her towns, Taa |
| nach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the | | nach and her towns, Megiddo and her towns, Dor and her towns. In these dwelt the |
| children of Joseph the son of Israel. | | children of Joseph the son of Israel. |
| 30 The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their | | 30 The sons of Asher; Imnah, and Isuah, and Ishuai, and Beriah, and Serah their |
| sister. | | sister. |
| 31 And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith. | | 31 And the sons of Beriah; Heber, and Malchiel, who is the father of Birzavith. |
| 32 And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. | | 32 And Heber begat Japhlet, and Shomer, and Hotham, and Shua their sister. |
| 33 And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the child | | 33 And the sons of Japhlet; Pasach, and Bimhal, and Ashvath. These are the child |
| ren of Japhlet. | | ren of Japhlet. |
| 34 And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. | | 34 And the sons of Shamer; Ahi, and Rohgah, Jehubbah, and Aram. |
| 35 And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. | | 35 And the sons of his brother Helem; Zophah, and Imna, and Shelesh, and Amal. |
| 36 The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, | | 36 The sons of Zophah; Suah, and Harnepher, and Shual, and Beri, and Imrah, |
| 37 Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. | | 37 Bezer, and Hod, and Shamma, and Shilshah, and Ithran, and Beera. |
| 38 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. | | 38 And the sons of Jether; Jephunneh, and Pispah, and Ara. |
| 39 And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia. | | 39 And the sons of Ulla; Arah, and Haniel, and Rezia. |
| 40 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice a | | 40 All these were the children of Asher, heads of their father's house, choice a |
| nd mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the gen | | nd mighty men of valour, chief of the princes. And the number throughout the gen |
| ealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousan | | ealogy of them that were apt to the war and to battle was twenty and six thousan |
| d men. | | d men. |
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| ## Chapter 8 | | ## Chapter 8 |
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| 1 Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third | | 1 Now Benjamin begat Bela his firstborn, Ashbel the second, and Aharah the third |
| , | | , |
| 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. | | 2 Nohah the fourth, and Rapha the fifth. |
| 3 And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, | | 3 And the sons of Bela were, Addar, and Gera, and Abihud, |
| 4 And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, | | 4 And Abishua, and Naaman, and Ahoah, |
| 5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. | | 5 And Gera, and Shephuphan, and Huram. |
| 6 And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inha | | 6 And these are the sons of Ehud: these are the heads of the fathers of the inha |
| bitants of Geba, and they removed them to Manahath: | | bitants of Geba, and they removed them to Manahath: |
| 7 And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud. | | 7 And Naaman, and Ahiah, and Gera, he removed them, and begat Uzza, and Ahihud. |
| 8 And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them aw | | 8 And Shaharaim begat children in the country of Moab, after he had sent them aw |
| ay; Hushim and Baara were his wives. | | ay; Hushim and Baara were his wives. |
| 9 And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, | | 9 And he begat of Hodesh his wife, Jobab, and Zibia, and Mesha, and Malcham, |
| 10 And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the fathers. | | 10 And Jeuz, and Shachia, and Mirma. These were his sons, heads of the fathers. |
| 11 And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal. | | 11 And of Hushim he begat Abitub, and Elpaal. |
| 12 The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, wit | | 12 The sons of Elpaal; Eber, and Misham, and Shamed, who built Ono, and Lod, wit |
| h the towns thereof: | | h the towns thereof: |
n | 13 Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of A | n | 13 Beriah also, and Shema, who were heads of the fathers of the inhabitants of A |
| ijalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath: | | jalon, who drove away the inhabitants of Gath; |
| 14 And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, | | 14 And Ahio, Shashak, and Jeremoth, |
| 15 And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, | | 15 And Zebadiah, and Arad, and Ader, |
| 16 And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; | | 16 And Michael, and Ispah, and Joha, the sons of Beriah; |
| 17 And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, | | 17 And Zebadiah, and Meshullam, and Hezeki, and Heber, |
| 18 Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; | | 18 Ishmerai also, and Jezliah, and Jobab, the sons of Elpaal; |
| 19 And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, | | 19 And Jakim, and Zichri, and Zabdi, |
| 20 And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, | | 20 And Elienai, and Zilthai, and Eliel, |
| 21 And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; | | 21 And Adaiah, and Beraiah, and Shimrath, the sons of Shimhi; |
| 22 And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel, | | 22 And Ishpan, and Heber, and Eliel, |
| 23 And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, | | 23 And Abdon, and Zichri, and Hanan, |
| 24 And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, | | 24 And Hananiah, and Elam, and Antothijah, |
n | 25 And Iphedeiah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; | n | 25 And Iphediah, and Penuel, the sons of Shashak; |
| 26 And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, | | 26 And Shamsherai, and Shehariah, and Athaliah, |
| 27 And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. | | 27 And Jaresiah, and Eliah, and Zichri, the sons of Jeroham. |
| 28 These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt | | 28 These were heads of the fathers, by their generations, chief men. These dwelt |
| in Jerusalem. | | in Jerusalem. |
| 29 And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name was Maachah: | | 29 And at Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon; whose wife's name was Maachah: |
| 30 And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab, | | 30 And his firstborn son Abdon, and Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Nadab, |
| 31 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher. | | 31 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zacher. |
| 32 And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusa | | 32 And Mikloth begat Shimeah. And these also dwelt with their brethren in Jerusa |
| lem, over against them. | | lem, over against them. |
| 33 And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi- | | 33 And Ner begat Kish, and Kish begat Saul, and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi- |
| shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. | | shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. |
| 34 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah. | | 34 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal; and Merib-baal begat Micah. |
| 35 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. | | 35 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tarea, and Ahaz. |
| 36 And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; | | 36 And Ahaz begat Jehoadah; and Jehoadah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; |
| and Zimri begat Moza, | | and Zimri begat Moza, |
| 37 And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son: | | 37 And Moza begat Binea: Rapha was his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son: |
| 38 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, | | 38 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, |
| and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. | | and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan. All these were the sons of Azel. |
| 39 And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second | | 39 And the sons of Eshek his brother were, Ulam his firstborn, Jehush the second |
| , and Eliphelet the third. | | , and Eliphelet the third. |
| 40 And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, a | | 40 And the sons of Ulam were mighty men of valour, archers, and had many sons, a |
| nd sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin. | | nd sons' sons, an hundred and fifty. All these are of the sons of Benjamin. |
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| ## Chapter 9 | | ## Chapter 9 |
| | | |
| 1 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in | | 1 So all Israel were reckoned by genealogies; and, behold, they were written in |
| the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for | | the book of the kings of Israel and Judah, who were carried away to Babylon for |
| their transgression. | | their transgression. |
n | 2 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were | n | 2 Now the first inhabitants that dwelt in their possessions in their cities were |
| , the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinims. | | the Israelites, the priests, Levites, and the Nethinim. |
| 3 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjam | | 3 And in Jerusalem dwelt of the children of Judah, and of the children of Benjam |
| in, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; | | in, and of the children of Ephraim, and Manasseh; |
| 4 Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, o | | 4 Uthai the son of Ammihud, the son of Omri, the son of Imri, the son of Bani, o |
| f the children of Pharez the son of Judah. | | f the children of Pharez the son of Judah. |
| 5 And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons. | | 5 And of the Shilonites; Asaiah the firstborn, and his sons. |
| 6 And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety. | | 6 And of the sons of Zerah; Jeuel, and their brethren, six hundred and ninety. |
| 7 And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, | | 7 And of the sons of Benjamin; Sallu the son of Meshullam, the son of Hodaviah, |
| the son of Hasenuah, | | the son of Hasenuah, |
n | 8 And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elah the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, a | n | 8 And Ibneiah the son of Jeroham, and Elam the son of Uzzi, the son of Michri, a |
| nd Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; | | nd Meshullam the son of Shephathiah, the son of Reuel, the son of Ibnijah; |
| 9 And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and | | 9 And their brethren, according to their generations, nine hundred and fifty and |
| six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers. | | six. All these men were chief of the fathers in the house of their fathers. |
| 10 And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, | | 10 And of the priests; Jedaiah, and Jehoiarib, and Jachin, |
| 11 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the s | | 11 And Azariah the son of Hilkiah, the son of Meshullam, the son of Zadok, the s |
| on of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; | | on of Meraioth, the son of Ahitub, the ruler of the house of God; |
n | 12 And Adaiah the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah, and M | n | 12 And Adaiah, the son of Jeroham, the son of Pashur, the son of Malchijah; and |
| aasiai the son of Adiel, the son of Jahzerah, the son of Meshullam, the son of M | | Maasiai, the son of Adiel, the son of Jazerab, the son of Meshullam, the son of |
| eshillemith, the son of Immer; | | Meshillemith, the son of Immer, |
| 13 And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven | | 13 And their brethren, heads of the house of their fathers, a thousand and seven |
| hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house | | hundred and threescore; very able men for the work of the service of the house |
| of God. | | of God. |
| 14 And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son | | 14 And of the Levites; Shemaiah the son of Hasshub, the son of Azrikam, the son |
| of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; | | of Hashabiah, of the sons of Merari; |
| 15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of | | 15 And Bakbakkar, Heresh, and Galal, and Mattaniah the son of Micah, the son of |
| Zichri, the son of Asaph; | | Zichri, the son of Asaph; |
| 16 And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and B | | 16 And Obadiah the son of Shemaiah, the son of Galal, the son of Jeduthun, and B |
| erechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the N | | erechiah the son of Asa, the son of Elkanah, that dwelt in the villages of the N |
| etophathites. | | etophathites. |
| 17 And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their b | | 17 And the porters were, Shallum, and Akkub, and Talmon, and Ahiman, and their b |
| rethren: Shallum was the chief; | | rethren: Shallum was the chief; |
| 18 Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the com | | 18 Who hitherto waited in the king's gate eastward: they were porters in the com |
| panies of the children of Levi. | | panies of the children of Levi. |
| 19 And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his b | | 19 And Shallum the son of Kore, the son of Ebiasaph, the son of Korah, and his b |
| rethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the se | | rethren, of the house of his father, the Korahites, were over the work of the se |
| rvice, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the | | rvice, keepers of the gates of the tabernacle: and their fathers, being over the |
| host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry. | | host of the LORD, were keepers of the entry. |
| 20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the | | 20 And Phinehas the son of Eleazar was the ruler over them in time past, and the |
| LORD was with him. | | LORD was with him. |
| 21 And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle | | 21 And Zechariah the son of Meshelemiah was porter of the door of the tabernacle |
| of the congregation. | | of the congregation. |
| 22 All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and t | | 22 All these which were chosen to be porters in the gates were two hundred and t |
| welve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and | | welve. These were reckoned by their genealogy in their villages, whom David and |
| Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. | | Samuel the seer did ordain in their set office. |
| 23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the | | 23 So they and their children had the oversight of the gates of the house of the |
| LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards. | | LORD, namely, the house of the tabernacle, by wards. |
| 24 In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. | | 24 In four quarters were the porters, toward the east, west, north, and south. |
| 25 And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven da | | 25 And their brethren, which were in their villages, were to come after seven da |
| ys from time to time with them. | | ys from time to time with them. |
| 26 For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were | | 26 For these Levites, the four chief porters, were in their set office, and were |
| over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. | | over the chambers and treasuries of the house of God. |
| 27 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon the | | 27 And they lodged round about the house of God, because the charge was upon the |
| m, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. | | m, and the opening thereof every morning pertained to them. |
| 28 And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they shou | | 28 And certain of them had the charge of the ministering vessels, that they shou |
| ld bring them in and out by tale. | | ld bring them in and out by tale. |
| 29 Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instrume | | 29 Some of them also were appointed to oversee the vessels, and all the instrume |
| nts of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the fra | | nts of the sanctuary, and the fine flour, and the wine, and the oil, and the fra |
| nkincense, and the spices. | | nkincense, and the spices. |
| 30 And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. | | 30 And some of the sons of the priests made the ointment of the spices. |
| 31 And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Kora | | 31 And Mattithiah, one of the Levites, who was the firstborn of Shallum the Kora |
| hite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans. | | hite, had the set office over the things that were made in the pans. |
| 32 And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the she | | 32 And other of their brethren, of the sons of the Kohathites, were over the she |
| wbread, to prepare it every sabbath. | | wbread, to prepare it every sabbath. |
| 33 And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining | | 33 And these are the singers, chief of the fathers of the Levites, who remaining |
| in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. | | in the chambers were free: for they were employed in that work day and night. |
| 34 These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; t | | 34 These chief fathers of the Levites were chief throughout their generations; t |
| hese dwelt at Jerusalem. | | hese dwelt at Jerusalem. |
| 35 And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maach | | 35 And in Gibeon dwelt the father of Gibeon, Jehiel, whose wife's name was Maach |
| ah: | | ah: |
| 36 And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab | | 36 And his firstborn son Abdon, then Zur, and Kish, and Baal, and Ner, and Nadab |
| , | | , |
| 37 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. | | 37 And Gedor, and Ahio, and Zechariah, and Mikloth. |
| 38 And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusal | | 38 And Mikloth begat Shimeam. And they also dwelt with their brethren at Jerusal |
| em, over against their brethren. | | em, over against their brethren. |
| 39 And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi- | | 39 And Ner begat Kish; and Kish begat Saul; and Saul begat Jonathan, and Malchi- |
| shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. | | shua, and Abinadab, and Esh-baal. |
| 40 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah. | | 40 And the son of Jonathan was Merib-baal: and Merib-baal begat Micah. |
| 41 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz. | | 41 And the sons of Micah were, Pithon, and Melech, and Tahrea, and Ahaz. |
| 42 And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Z | | 42 And Ahaz begat Jarah; and Jarah begat Alemeth, and Azmaveth, and Zimri; and Z |
| imri begat Moza; | | imri begat Moza; |
| 43 And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. | | 43 And Moza begat Binea; and Rephaiah his son, Eleasah his son, Azel his son. |
| 44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, | | 44 And Azel had six sons, whose names are these, Azrikam, Bocheru, and Ishmael, |
| and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. | | and Sheariah, and Obadiah, and Hanan: these were the sons of Azel. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 10 | | ## Chapter 10 |
| | | |
| 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from bef | | 1 Now the Philistines fought against Israel; and the men of Israel fled from bef |
| ore the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. | | ore the Philistines, and fell down slain in mount Gilboa. |
| 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Phil | | 2 And the Philistines followed hard after Saul, and after his sons; and the Phil |
| istines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul. | | istines slew Jonathan, and Abinadab, and Malchi-shua, the sons of Saul. |
| 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wou | | 3 And the battle went sore against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was wou |
| nded of the archers. | | nded of the archers. |
| 4 Then said Saul to his armour-bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through the | | 4 Then said Saul to his armour-bearer, Draw thy sword, and thrust me through the |
| rewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would n | | rewith; lest these uncircumcised come and abuse me. But his armourbearer would n |
| ot; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. | | ot; for he was sore afraid. So Saul took a sword, and fell upon it. |
| 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the swor | | 5 And when his armourbearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise on the swor |
| d, and died. | | d, and died. |
| 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. | | 6 So Saul died, and his three sons, and all his house died together. |
| 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and | | 7 And when all the men of Israel that were in the valley saw that they fled, and |
| that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and | | that Saul and his sons were dead, then they forsook their cities, and fled: and |
| the Philistines came and dwelt in them. | | the Philistines came and dwelt in them. |
| 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slai | | 8 And it came to pass on the morrow, when the Philistines came to strip the slai |
| n, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. | | n, that they found Saul and his sons fallen in mount Gilboa. |
| 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent i | | 9 And when they had stripped him, they took his head, and his armour, and sent i |
| nto the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, | | nto the land of the Philistines round about, to carry tidings unto their idols, |
| and to the people. | | and to the people. |
| 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in | | 10 And they put his armour in the house of their gods, and fastened his head in |
| the temple of Dagon. | | the temple of Dagon. |
| 11 And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, | | 11 And when all Jabesh-gilead heard all that the Philistines had done to Saul, |
| 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodi | | 12 They arose, all the valiant men, and took away the body of Saul, and the bodi |
| es of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak | | es of his sons, and brought them to Jabesh, and buried their bones under the oak |
| in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. | | in Jabesh, and fasted seven days. |
n | 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even | n | 13 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, or ag |
| against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of | | ainst the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking for counsel o |
| one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; | | f one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it, |
| 14 And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom u | | 14 And inquired not of the LORD: therefore he slew him, and turned the kingdom u |
| nto David the son of Jesse. | | nto David the son of Jesse. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 11 | | ## Chapter 11 |
| | | |
| 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we a | | 1 Then all Israel gathered themselves to David unto Hebron, saying, Behold, we a |
| re thy bone and thy flesh. | | re thy bone and thy flesh. |
| 2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest | | 2 And moreover in time past, even when Saul was king, thou wast he that leddest |
| out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt fe | | out and broughtest in Israel: and the LORD thy God said unto thee, Thou shalt fe |
| ed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. | | ed my people Israel, and thou shalt be ruler over my people Israel. |
| 3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made | | 3 Therefore came all the elders of Israel to the king to Hebron; and David made |
| a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king ove | | a covenant with them in Hebron before the LORD; and they anointed David king ove |
| r Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. | | r Israel, according to the word of the LORD by Samuel. |
| 4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusite | | 4 And David and all Israel went to Jerusalem, which is Jebus; where the Jebusite |
| s were, the inhabitants of the land. | | s were, the inhabitants of the land. |
| 5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevert | | 5 And the inhabitants of Jebus said to David, Thou shalt not come hither. Nevert |
| heless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David. | | heless David took the castle of Zion, which is the city of David. |
| 6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and capta | | 6 And David said, Whosoever smiteth the Jebusites first shall be chief and capta |
| in. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. | | in. So Joab the son of Zeruiah went first up, and was chief. |
| 7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. | | 7 And David dwelt in the castle; therefore they called it the city of David. |
| 8 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repai | | 8 And he built the city round about, even from Millo round about: and Joab repai |
| red the rest of the city. | | red the rest of the city. |
| 9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. | | 9 So David waxed greater and greater: for the LORD of hosts was with him. |
| 10 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened t | | 10 These also are the chief of the mighty men whom David had, who strengthened t |
| hemselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, accord | | hemselves with him in his kingdom, and with all Israel, to make him king, accord |
| ing to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. | | ing to the word of the LORD concerning Israel. |
n | 11 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had; Jashobeam, an Hachmo | n | 11 And this is the number of the mighty men whom David had: Jashobeam, a Hachmon |
| nite, the chief of the captains: he lifted up his spear against three hundred sl | | ite, the chief of the captains; he lifted up his spear against three hundred sla |
| ain by him at one time. | | in by him at one time. |
| 12 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the th | | 12 And after him was Eleazar the son of Dodo, the Ahohite, who was one of the th |
| ree mighties. | | ree mighties. |
| 13 He was with David at Pas-dammim, and there the Philistines were gathered toge | | 13 He was with David at Pas-dammim, and there the Philistines were gathered toge |
| ther to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled | | ther to battle, where was a parcel of ground full of barley; and the people fled |
| from before the Philistines. | | from before the Philistines. |
| 14 And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and sl | | 14 And they set themselves in the midst of that parcel, and delivered it, and sl |
| ew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. | | ew the Philistines; and the LORD saved them by a great deliverance. |
| 15 Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cav | | 15 Now three of the thirty captains went down to the rock to David, into the cav |
| e of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. | | e of Adullam; and the host of the Philistines encamped in the valley of Rephaim. |
| 16 And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bet | | 16 And David was then in the hold, and the Philistines' garrison was then at Bet |
| h-lehem. | | h-lehem. |
| 17 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of t | | 17 And David longed, and said, Oh that one would give me drink of the water of t |
| he well of Beth-lehem, that is at the gate! | | he well of Beth-lehem, that is at the gate! |
| 18 And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out o | | 18 And the three brake through the host of the Philistines, and drew water out o |
| f the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to D | | f the well of Beth-lehem, that was by the gate, and took it, and brought it to D |
| avid: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD, | | avid: but David would not drink of it, but poured it out to the LORD, |
| 19 And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the | | 19 And said, My God forbid it me, that I should do this thing: shall I drink the |
| blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy | | blood of these men that have put their lives in jeopardy? for with the jeopardy |
| of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things d | | of their lives they brought it. Therefore he would not drink it. These things d |
| id these three mightiest. | | id these three mightiest. |
| 20 And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up hi | | 20 And Abishai the brother of Joab, he was chief of the three: for lifting up hi |
| s spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three. | | s spear against three hundred, he slew them, and had a name among the three. |
| 21 Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: | | 21 Of the three, he was more honourable than the two; for he was their captain: |
| howbeit he attained not to the first three. | | howbeit he attained not to the first three. |
| 22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had don | | 22 Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, the son of a valiant man of Kabzeel, who had don |
| e many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion | | e many acts; he slew two lionlike men of Moab: also he went down and slew a lion |
| in a pit in a snowy day. | | in a pit in a snowy day. |
| 23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the | | 23 And he slew an Egyptian, a man of great stature, five cubits high; and in the |
| Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with | | Egyptian's hand was a spear like a weaver's beam; and he went down to him with |
| a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his | | a staff, and plucked the spear out of the Egyptian's hand, and slew him with his |
| own spear. | | own spear. |
n | 24 These things did Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and had the name among the thre | n | 24 These things did Benaiah, the son of Jehoiada, and had a name among the three |
| e mighties. | | mighties. |
| 25 Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first thr | | 25 Behold, he was honourable among the thirty, but attained not to the first thr |
| ee: and David set him over his guard. | | ee: and David set him over his guard. |
| 26 Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan | | 26 Also the valiant men of the armies were, Asahel the brother of Joab, Elhanan |
| the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem, | | the son of Dodo of Beth-lehem, |
| 27 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, | | 27 Shammoth the Harorite, Helez the Pelonite, |
| 28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite, | | 28 Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite, Abi-ezer the Antothite, |
| 29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, | | 29 Sibbecai the Hushathite, Ilai the Ahohite, |
| 30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, | | 30 Maharai the Netophathite, Heled the son of Baanah the Netophathite, |
| 31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, | | 31 Ithai the son of Ribai of Gibeah, that pertained to the children of Benjamin, |
| Benaiah the Pirathonite, | | Benaiah the Pirathonite, |
| 32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, | | 32 Hurai of the brooks of Gaash, Abiel the Arbathite, |
| 33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, | | 33 Azmaveth the Baharumite, Eliahba the Shaalbonite, |
| 34 The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite, | | 34 The sons of Hashem the Gizonite, Jonathan the son of Shage the Hararite, |
| 35 Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, | | 35 Ahiam the son of Sacar the Hararite, Eliphal the son of Ur, |
| 36 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, | | 36 Hepher the Mecherathite, Ahijah the Pelonite, |
| 37 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, | | 37 Hezro the Carmelite, Naarai the son of Ezbai, |
| 38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, | | 38 Joel the brother of Nathan, Mibhar the son of Haggeri, |
| 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son o | | 39 Zelek the Ammonite, Naharai the Berothite, the armourbearer of Joab the son o |
| f Zeruiah, | | f Zeruiah, |
| 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, | | 40 Ira the Ithrite, Gareb the Ithrite, |
| 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, | | 41 Uriah the Hittite, Zabad the son of Ahlai, |
| 42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty | | 42 Adina the son of Shiza the Reubenite, a captain of the Reubenites, and thirty |
| with him, | | with him, |
| 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, | | 43 Hanan the son of Maachah, and Joshaphat the Mithnite, |
| 44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, | | 44 Uzzia the Ashterathite, Shama and Jehiel the sons of Hothan the Aroerite, |
| 45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, | | 45 Jediael the son of Shimri, and Joha his brother, the Tizite, |
| 46 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithma | | 46 Eliel the Mahavite, and Jeribai, and Joshaviah, the sons of Elnaam, and Ithma |
| h the Moabite, | | h the Moabite, |
| 47 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. | | 47 Eliel, and Obed, and Jasiel the Mesobaite. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 12 | | ## Chapter 12 |
| | | |
| 1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself clo | | 1 Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself clo |
| se because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers | | se because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers |
| of the war. | | of the war. |
| 2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in h | | 2 They were armed with bows, and could use both the right hand and the left in h |
| urling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benja | | urling stones and shooting arrows out of a bow, even of Saul's brethren of Benja |
| min. | | min. |
| 3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jez | | 3 The chief was Ahiezer, then Joash, the sons of Shemaah the Gibeathite; and Jez |
| iel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, | | iel, and Pelet, the sons of Azmaveth; and Berachah, and Jehu the Antothite, |
| 4 And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; | | 4 And Ismaiah the Gibeonite, a mighty man among the thirty, and over the thirty; |
| and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite, | | and Jeremiah, and Jahaziel, and Johanan, and Josabad the Gederathite, |
| 5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite | | 5 Eluzai, and Jerimoth, and Bealiah, and Shemariah, and Shephatiah the Haruphite |
| , | | , |
| 6 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites, | | 6 Elkanah, and Jesiah, and Azareel, and Joezer, and Jashobeam, the Korhites, |
| 7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. | | 7 And Joelah, and Zebadiah, the sons of Jeroham of Gedor. |
| 8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the | | 8 And of the Gadites there separated themselves unto David into the hold to the |
| wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle sh | | wilderness men of might, and men of war fit for the battle, that could handle sh |
| ield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as | | ield and buckler, whose faces were like the faces of lions, and were as swift as |
| the roes upon the mountains; | | the roes upon the mountains; |
| 9 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, | | 9 Ezer the first, Obadiah the second, Eliab the third, |
| 10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, | | 10 Mishmannah the fourth, Jeremiah the fifth, |
| 11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, | | 11 Attai the sixth, Eliel the seventh, |
| 12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, | | 12 Johanan the eighth, Elzabad the ninth, |
| 13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh. | | 13 Jeremiah the tenth, Machbanai the eleventh. |
| 14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was ove | | 14 These were of the sons of Gad, captains of the host: one of the least was ove |
| r an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand. | | r an hundred, and the greatest over a thousand. |
| 15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflow | | 15 These are they that went over Jordan in the first month, when it had overflow |
| n all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the | | n all his banks; and they put to flight all them of the valleys, both toward the |
| east, and toward the west. | | east, and toward the west. |
| 16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David. | | 16 And there came of the children of Benjamin and Judah to the hold unto David. |
| 17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be co | | 17 And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be co |
| me peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be | | me peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be |
| come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the | | come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the |
| God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. | | God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it. |
| 18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, | | 18 Then the spirit came upon Amasai, who was chief of the captains, and he said, |
| Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto t | | Thine are we, David, and on thy side, thou son of Jesse: peace, peace be unto t |
| hee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David receive | | hee, and peace be to thine helpers; for thy God helpeth thee. Then David receive |
| d them, and made them captains of the band. | | d them, and made them captains of the band. |
| 19 And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines a | | 19 And there fell some of Manasseh to David, when he came with the Philistines a |
| gainst Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistine | | gainst Saul to battle: but they helped them not: for the lords of the Philistine |
| s upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the | | s upon advisement sent him away, saying, He will fall to his master Saul to the |
| jeopardy of our heads. | | jeopardy of our heads. |
| 20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and | | 20 As he went to Ziklag, there fell to him of Manasseh, Adnah, and Jozabad, and |
| Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thous | | Jediael, and Michael, and Jozabad, and Elihu, and Zilthai, captains of the thous |
| ands that were of Manasseh. | | ands that were of Manasseh. |
| 21 And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all might | | 21 And they helped David against the band of the rovers: for they were all might |
| y men of valour, and were captains in the host. | | y men of valour, and were captains in the host. |
| 22 For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a g | | 22 For at that time day by day there came to David to help him, until it was a g |
| reat host, like the host of God. | | reat host, like the host of God. |
| 23 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and | | 23 And these are the numbers of the bands that were ready armed to the war, and |
| came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the wo | | came to David to Hebron, to turn the kingdom of Saul to him, according to the wo |
| rd of the LORD. | | rd of the LORD. |
| 24 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight | | 24 The children of Judah that bare shield and spear were six thousand and eight |
| hundred, ready armed to the war. | | hundred, ready armed to the war. |
n | 25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand a | n | 25 Of the children of Simeon, mighty men of valour for the war, seven thousand o |
| nd one hundred. | | ne hundred; |
| 26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred. | | 26 Of the children of Levi four thousand and six hundred. |
| 27 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousan | | 27 And Jehoiada was the leader of the Aaronites, and with him were three thousan |
| d and seven hundred; | | d and seven hundred; |
| 28 And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and | | 28 And Zadok, a young man mighty of valour, and of his father's house twenty and |
| two captains. | | two captains. |
| 29 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hit | | 29 And of the children of Benjamin, the kindred of Saul, three thousand: for hit |
| herto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul. | | herto the greatest part of them had kept the ward of the house of Saul. |
| 30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men | | 30 And of the children of Ephraim twenty thousand and eight hundred, mighty men |
| of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers. | | of valour, famous throughout the house of their fathers. |
| 31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by | | 31 And of the half tribe of Manasseh eighteen thousand, which were expressed by |
| name, to come and make David king. | | name, to come and make David king. |
| 32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the | | 32 And of the children of Issachar, which were men that had understanding of the |
| times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and | | times, to know what Israel ought to do; the heads of them were two hundred; and |
| all their brethren were at their commandment. | | all their brethren were at their commandment. |
| 33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments | | 33 Of Zebulun, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, with all instruments |
| of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. | | of war, fifty thousand, which could keep rank: they were not of double heart. |
| 34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thir | | 34 And of Naphtali a thousand captains, and with them with shield and spear thir |
| ty and seven thousand. | | ty and seven thousand. |
| 35 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred. | | 35 And of the Danites expert in war twenty and eight thousand and six hundred. |
| 36 And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand. | | 36 And of Asher, such as went forth to battle, expert in war, forty thousand. |
| 37 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of t | | 37 And on the other side of Jordan, of the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and of t |
| he half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, | | he half tribe of Manasseh, with all manner of instruments of war for the battle, |
| an hundred and twenty thousand. | | an hundred and twenty thousand. |
| 38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebr | | 38 All these men of war, that could keep rank, came with a perfect heart to Hebr |
| on, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of | | on, to make David king over all Israel: and all the rest also of Israel were of |
| one heart to make David king. | | one heart to make David king. |
| 39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their bre | | 39 And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their bre |
| thren had prepared for them. | | thren had prepared for them. |
| 40 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtal | | 40 Moreover they that were nigh them, even unto Issachar and Zebulun and Naphtal |
| i, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, m | | i, brought bread on asses, and on camels, and on mules, and on oxen, and meat, m |
| eal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and she | | eal, cakes of figs, and bunches of raisins, and wine, and oil, and oxen, and she |
| ep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. | | ep abundantly: for there was joy in Israel. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 13 | | ## Chapter 13 |
| | | |
| 1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with ever | | 1 And David consulted with the captains of thousands and hundreds, and with ever |
| y leader. | | y leader. |
n | 2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you, | n | 2 And David said unto all the congregation of Israel, If it seem good unto you a |
| and that it be of the LORD our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren every w | | nd that it be of the LORD, our God, let us send abroad unto our brethren everywh |
| here, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests | | ere, that are left in all the land of Israel, and with them also to the priests |
| and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themsel | | and Levites which are in their cities and suburbs, that they may gather themselv |
| ves unto us: | | es unto us; |
| 3 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in | | 3 And let us bring again the ark of our God to us: for we inquired not at it in |
| the days of Saul. | | the days of Saul. |
| 4 And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right i | | 4 And all the congregation said that they would do so: for the thing was right i |
| n the eyes of all the people. | | n the eyes of all the people. |
| 5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the ente | | 5 So David gathered all Israel together, from Shihor of Egypt even unto the ente |
| ring of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim. | | ring of Hemath, to bring the ark of God from Kirjath-jearim. |
| 6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-jearim, whic | | 6 And David went up, and all Israel, to Baalah, that is, to Kirjath-jearim, whic |
| h belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth b | | h belonged to Judah, to bring up thence the ark of God the LORD, that dwelleth b |
| etween the cherubims, whose name is called on it. | | etween the cherubims, whose name is called on it. |
| 7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: an | | 7 And they carried the ark of God in a new cart out of the house of Abinadab: an |
| d Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. | | d Uzza and Ahio drave the cart. |
| 8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with sing | | 8 And David and all Israel played before God with all their might, and with sing |
| ing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, a | | ing, and with harps, and with psalteries, and with timbrels, and with cymbals, a |
| nd with trumpets. | | nd with trumpets. |
| 9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand | | 9 And when they came unto the threshingfloor of Chidon, Uzza put forth his hand |
| to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. | | to hold the ark; for the oxen stumbled. |
| 10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because | | 10 And the anger of the LORD was kindled against Uzza, and he smote him, because |
| he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. | | he put his hand to the ark: and there he died before God. |
| 11 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: where | | 11 And David was displeased, because the LORD had made a breach upon Uzza: where |
| fore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day. | | fore that place is called Perez-uzza to this day. |
| 12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of Go | | 12 And David was afraid of God that day, saying, How shall I bring the ark of Go |
| d home to me? | | d home to me? |
| 13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carrie | | 13 So David brought not the ark home to himself to the city of David, but carrie |
| d it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. | | d it aside into the house of Obed-edom the Gittite. |
| 14 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three m | | 14 And the ark of God remained with the family of Obed-edom in his house three m |
| onths. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. | | onths. And the LORD blessed the house of Obed-edom, and all that he had. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 14 | | ## Chapter 14 |
| | | |
| 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with ma | | 1 Now Hiram king of Tyre sent messengers to David, and timber of cedars, with ma |
| sons and carpenters, to build him an house. | | sons and carpenters, to build him an house. |
| 2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his | | 2 And David perceived that the LORD had confirmed him king over Israel, for his |
| kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. | | kingdom was lifted up on high, because of his people Israel. |
| 3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughter | | 3 And David took more wives at Jerusalem: and David begat more sons and daughter |
| s. | | s. |
| 4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, an | | 4 Now these are the names of his children which he had in Jerusalem; Shammua, an |
| d Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, | | d Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon, |
| 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, | | 5 And Ibhar, and Elishua, and Elpalet, |
| 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, | | 6 And Nogah, and Nepheg, and Japhia, |
| 7 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. | | 7 And Elishama, and Beeliada, and Eliphalet. |
| 8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, a | | 8 And when the Philistines heard that David was anointed king over all Israel, a |
| ll the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out ag | | ll the Philistines went up to seek David. And David heard of it, and went out ag |
| ainst them. | | ainst them. |
| 9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. | | 9 And the Philistines came and spread themselves in the valley of Rephaim. |
| 10 And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and | | 10 And David inquired of God, saying, Shall I go up against the Philistines? and |
| wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I | | wilt thou deliver them into mine hand? And the LORD said unto him, Go up; for I |
| will deliver them into thine hand. | | will deliver them into thine hand. |
| 11 So they came up to Baal-perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, | | 11 So they came up to Baal-perazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, |
| God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of wa | | God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of wa |
| ters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim. | | ters: therefore they called the name of that place Baal-perazim. |
| 12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they w | | 12 And when they had left their gods there, David gave a commandment, and they w |
| ere burned with fire. | | ere burned with fire. |
| 13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley. | | 13 And the Philistines yet again spread themselves abroad in the valley. |
| 14 Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after | | 14 Therefore David inquired again of God; and God said unto him, Go not up after |
| them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. | | them; turn away from them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees. |
| 15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mul | | 15 And it shall be, when thou shalt hear a sound of going in the tops of the mul |
| berry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before | | berry trees, that then thou shalt go out to battle: for God is gone forth before |
| thee to smite the host of the Philistines. | | thee to smite the host of the Philistines. |
| 16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Phil | | 16 David therefore did as God commanded him: and they smote the host of the Phil |
| istines from Gibeon even to Gazer. | | istines from Gibeon even to Gazer. |
| 17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear | | 17 And the fame of David went out into all lands; and the LORD brought the fear |
| of him upon all nations. | | of him upon all nations. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 15 | | ## Chapter 15 |
| | | |
| 1 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the a | | 1 And David made him houses in the city of David, and prepared a place for the a |
| rk of God, and pitched for it a tent. | | rk of God, and pitched for it a tent. |
| 2 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them | | 2 Then David said, None ought to carry the ark of God but the Levites: for them |
| hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. | | hath the LORD chosen to carry the ark of God, and to minister unto him for ever. |
| 3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of th | | 3 And David gathered all Israel together to Jerusalem, to bring up the ark of th |
| e LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it. | | e LORD unto his place, which he had prepared for it. |
| 4 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: | | 4 And David assembled the children of Aaron, and the Levites: |
| 5 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty | | 5 Of the sons of Kohath; Uriel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and twenty |
| : | | : |
| 6 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twen | | 6 Of the sons of Merari; Asaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred and twen |
| ty: | | ty: |
| 7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty | | 7 Of the sons of Gershom; Joel the chief, and his brethren an hundred and thirty |
| : | | : |
| 8 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred: | | 8 Of the sons of Elizaphan; Shemaiah the chief, and his brethren two hundred: |
| 9 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore: | | 9 Of the sons of Hebron; Eliel the chief, and his brethren fourscore: |
| 10 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and t | | 10 Of the sons of Uzziel; Amminadab the chief, and his brethren an hundred and t |
| welve. | | welve. |
| 11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for | | 11 And David called for Zadok and Abiathar the priests, and for the Levites, for |
| Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab, | | Uriel, Asaiah, and Joel, Shemaiah, and Eliel, and Amminadab, |
| 12 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify | | 12 And said unto them, Ye are the chief of the fathers of the Levites: sanctify |
| yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD | | yourselves, both ye and your brethren, that ye may bring up the ark of the LORD |
| God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it. | | God of Israel unto the place that I have prepared for it. |
| 13 For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon u | | 13 For because ye did it not at the first, the LORD our God made a breach upon u |
| s, for that we sought him not after the due order. | | s, for that we sought him not after the due order. |
| 14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of t | | 14 So the priests and the Levites sanctified themselves to bring up the ark of t |
| he LORD God of Israel. | | he LORD God of Israel. |
| 15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with | | 15 And the children of the Levites bare the ark of God upon their shoulders with |
| the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD. | | the staves thereon, as Moses commanded according to the word of the LORD. |
| 16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be t | | 16 And David spake to the chief of the Levites to appoint their brethren to be t |
| he singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, soundin | | he singers with instruments of musick, psalteries and harps and cymbals, soundin |
| g, by lifting up the voice with joy. | | g, by lifting up the voice with joy. |
| 17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph th | | 17 So the Levites appointed Heman the son of Joel; and of his brethren, Asaph th |
| e son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of K | | e son of Berechiah; and of the sons of Merari their brethren, Ethan the son of K |
| ushaiah; | | ushaiah; |
| 18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaazie | | 18 And with them their brethren of the second degree, Zechariah, Ben, and Jaazie |
| l, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and | | l, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, Eliab, and Benaiah, and Maaseiah, and |
| Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the porters. | | Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, the porters. |
| 19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals | | 19 So the singers, Heman, Asaph, and Ethan, were appointed to sound with cymbals |
| of brass; | | of brass; |
| 20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, a | | 20 And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, a |
| nd Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth; | | nd Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth; |
| 21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, and Az | | 21 And Mattithiah, and Elipheleh, and Mikneiah, and Obed-edom, and Jeiel, and Az |
| aziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. | | aziah, with harps on the Sheminith to excel. |
n | 22 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song: he instructed about the so | n | 22 And Chenaniah, chief of the Levites, was for song; he instructed about the so |
| ng, because he was skilful. | | ng because he was skillful. |
| 23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark. | | 23 And Berechiah and Elkanah were doorkeepers for the ark. |
| 24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and | | 24 And Shebaniah, and Jehoshaphat, and Nethaneel, and Amasai, and Zechariah, and |
| Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of | | Benaiah, and Eliezer, the priests, did blow with the trumpets before the ark of |
| God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. | | God: and Obed-edom and Jehiah were doorkeepers for the ark. |
| 25 So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to | | 25 So David, and the elders of Israel, and the captains over thousands, went to |
| bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the house of Obed-edom with | | bring up the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of the house of Obed-edom with |
| joy. | | joy. |
| 26 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the cov | | 26 And it came to pass, when God helped the Levites that bare the ark of the cov |
| enant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. | | enant of the LORD, that they offered seven bullocks and seven rams. |
| 27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bar | | 27 And David was clothed with a robe of fine linen, and all the Levites that bar |
| e the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singer | | e the ark, and the singers, and Chenaniah the master of the song with the singer |
| s: David also had upon him an ephod of linen. | | s: David also had upon him an ephod of linen. |
| 28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, | | 28 Thus all Israel brought up the ark of the covenant of the LORD with shouting, |
| and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noi | | and with sound of the cornet, and with trumpets, and with cymbals, making a noi |
| se with psalteries and harps. | | se with psalteries and harps. |
| 29 And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city | | 29 And it came to pass, as the ark of the covenant of the LORD came to the city |
| of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king Davi | | of David, that Michal the daughter of Saul looking out at a window saw king Davi |
| d dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart. | | d dancing and playing: and she despised him in her heart. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 16 | | ## Chapter 16 |
| | | |
| 1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David | | 1 So they brought the ark of God, and set it in the midst of the tent that David |
| had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings befor | | had pitched for it: and they offered burnt sacrifices and peace offerings befor |
| e God. | | e God. |
| 2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace o | | 2 And when David had made an end of offering the burnt offerings and the peace o |
| fferings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. | | fferings, he blessed the people in the name of the LORD. |
| 3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf o | | 3 And he dealt to every one of Israel, both man and woman, to every one a loaf o |
| f bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. | | f bread, and a good piece of flesh, and a flagon of wine. |
| 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD | | 4 And he appointed certain of the Levites to minister before the ark of the LORD |
| , and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: | | , and to record, and to thank and praise the LORD God of Israel: |
| 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel | | 5 Asaph the chief, and next to him Zechariah, Jeiel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel |
| , and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteri | | , and Mattithiah, and Eliab, and Benaiah, and Obed-edom: and Jeiel with psalteri |
| es and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; | | es and with harps; but Asaph made a sound with cymbals; |
| 6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark | | 6 Benaiah also and Jahaziel the priests with trumpets continually before the ark |
| of the covenant of God. | | of the covenant of God. |
| 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the h | | 7 Then on that day David delivered first this psalm to thank the LORD into the h |
| and of Asaph and his brethren. | | and of Asaph and his brethren. |
| 8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the | | 8 Give thanks unto the LORD, call upon his name, make known his deeds among the |
| people. | | people. |
| 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. | | 9 Sing unto him, sing psalms unto him, talk ye of all his wondrous works. |
| 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. | | 10 Glory ye in his holy name: let the heart of them rejoice that seek the LORD. |
| 11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. | | 11 Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually. |
| 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgmen | | 12 Remember his marvellous works that he hath done, his wonders, and the judgmen |
| ts of his mouth; | | ts of his mouth; |
| 13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. | | 13 O ye seed of Israel his servant, ye children of Jacob, his chosen ones. |
| 14 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. | | 14 He is the LORD our God; his judgments are in all the earth. |
| 15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousa | | 15 Be ye mindful always of his covenant; the word which he commanded to a thousa |
| nd generations; | | nd generations; |
| 16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; | | 16 Even of the covenant which he made with Abraham, and of his oath unto Isaac; |
| 17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlast | | 17 And hath confirmed the same to Jacob for a law, and to Israel for an everlast |
| ing covenant, | | ing covenant, |
| 18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance | | 18 Saying, Unto thee will I give the land of Canaan, the lot of your inheritance |
| ; | | ; |
| 19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. | | 19 When ye were but few, even a few, and strangers in it. |
| 20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another peo | | 20 And when they went from nation to nation, and from one kingdom to another peo |
| ple; | | ple; |
| 21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, | | 21 He suffered no man to do them wrong: yea, he reproved kings for their sakes, |
| 22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. | | 22 Saying, Touch not mine anointed, and do my prophets no harm. |
| 23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. | | 23 Sing unto the LORD, all the earth; shew forth from day to day his salvation. |
| 24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. | | 24 Declare his glory among the heathen; his marvellous works among all nations. |
| 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared abo | | 25 For great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised: he also is to be feared abo |
| ve all gods. | | ve all gods. |
| 26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. | | 26 For all the gods of the people are idols: but the LORD made the heavens. |
| 27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. | | 27 Glory and honour are in his presence; strength and gladness are in his place. |
| 28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and s | | 28 Give unto the LORD, ye kindreds of the people, give unto the LORD glory and s |
| trength. | | trength. |
| 29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come b | | 29 Give unto the LORD the glory due unto his name: bring an offering, and come b |
| efore him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. | | efore him: worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness. |
| 30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be no | | 30 Fear before him, all the earth: the world also shall be stable, that it be no |
| t moved. | | t moved. |
| 31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the | | 31 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the |
| nations, The LORD reigneth. | | nations, The LORD reigneth. |
| 32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all th | | 32 Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all th |
| at is therein. | | at is therein. |
| 33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, becaus | | 33 Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, becaus |
| e he cometh to judge the earth. | | e he cometh to judge the earth. |
| 34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. | | 34 O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever. |
| 35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deli | | 35 And say ye, Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather us together, and deli |
| ver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in | | ver us from the heathen, that we may give thanks to thy holy name, and glory in |
| thy praise. | | thy praise. |
| 36 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, | | 36 Blessed be the LORD God of Israel for ever and ever. And all the people said, |
| Amen, and praised the LORD. | | Amen, and praised the LORD. |
| 37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his bre | | 37 So he left there before the ark of the covenant of the LORD Asaph and his bre |
| thren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: | | thren, to minister before the ark continually, as every day's work required: |
| 38 And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the s | | 38 And Obed-edom with their brethren, threescore and eight; Obed-edom also the s |
| on of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters: | | on of Jeduthun and Hosah to be porters: |
| 39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of | | 39 And Zadok the priest, and his brethren the priests, before the tabernacle of |
| the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, | | the LORD in the high place that was at Gibeon, |
| 40 To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering c | | 40 To offer burnt offerings unto the LORD upon the altar of the burnt offering c |
| ontinually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in th | | ontinually morning and evening, and to do according to all that is written in th |
| e law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; | | e law of the LORD, which he commanded Israel; |
| 41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were exp | | 41 And with them Heman and Jeduthun, and the rest that were chosen, who were exp |
| ressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; | | ressed by name, to give thanks to the LORD, because his mercy endureth for ever; |
| 42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that sho | | 42 And with them Heman and Jeduthun with trumpets and cymbals for those that sho |
| uld make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun | | uld make a sound, and with musical instruments of God. And the sons of Jeduthun |
| were porters. | | were porters. |
| 43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to ble | | 43 And all the people departed every man to his house: and David returned to ble |
| ss his house. | | ss his house. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 17 | | ## Chapter 17 |
| | | |
| 1 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the | | 1 Now it came to pass, as David sat in his house, that David said to Nathan the |
| prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the L | | prophet, Lo, I dwell in an house of cedars, but the ark of the covenant of the L |
| ORD remaineth under curtains. | | ORD remaineth under curtains. |
| 2 Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with th | | 2 Then Nathan said unto David, Do all that is in thine heart; for God is with th |
| ee. | | ee. |
| 3 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, sayin | | 3 And it came to pass the same night, that the word of God came to Nathan, sayin |
| g, | | g, |
| 4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an | | 4 Go and tell David my servant, Thus saith the LORD, Thou shalt not build me an |
| house to dwell in: | | house to dwell in: |
| 5 For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto t | | 5 For I have not dwelt in an house since the day that I brought up Israel unto t |
| his day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another. | | his day; but have gone from tent to tent, and from one tabernacle to another. |
| 6 Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges | | 6 Wheresoever I have walked with all Israel, spake I a word to any of the judges |
| of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me | | of Israel, whom I commanded to feed my people, saying, Why have ye not built me |
| an house of cedars? | | an house of cedars? |
| 7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD o | | 7 Now therefore thus shalt thou say unto my servant David, Thus saith the LORD o |
| f hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that tho | | f hosts, I took thee from the sheepcote, even from following the sheep, that tho |
| u shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: | | u shouldest be ruler over my people Israel: |
| 8 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all | | 8 And I have been with thee whithersoever thou hast walked, and have cut off all |
| thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the | | thine enemies from before thee, and have made thee a name like the name of the |
| great men that are in the earth. | | great men that are in the earth. |
| 9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they | | 9 Also I will ordain a place for my people Israel, and will plant them, and they |
| shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the child | | shall dwell in their place, and shall be moved no more; neither shall the child |
| ren of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning, | | ren of wickedness waste them any more, as at the beginning, |
| 10 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreo | | 10 And since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel. Moreo |
| ver I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will | | ver I will subdue all thine enemies. Furthermore I tell thee that the LORD will |
| build thee an house. | | build thee an house. |
| 11 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be w | | 11 And it shall come to pass, when thy days be expired that thou must go to be w |
| ith thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy | | ith thy fathers, that I will raise up thy seed after thee, which shall be of thy |
| sons; and I will establish his kingdom. | | sons; and I will establish his kingdom. |
| 12 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. | | 12 He shall build me an house, and I will stablish his throne for ever. |
| 13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy aw | | 13 I will be his father, and he shall be my son: and I will not take my mercy aw |
| ay from him, as I took it from him that was before thee: | | ay from him, as I took it from him that was before thee: |
| 14 But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his thron | | 14 But I will settle him in mine house and in my kingdom for ever: and his thron |
| e shall be established for evermore. | | e shall be established for evermore. |
| 15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan | | 15 According to all these words, and according to all this vision, so did Nathan |
| speak unto David. | | speak unto David. |
| 16 And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD G | | 16 And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD G |
| od, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? | | od, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto? |
| 17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoke | | 17 And yet this was a small thing in thine eyes, O God; for thou hast also spoke |
| n of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me accordi | | n of thy servant's house for a great while to come, and hast regarded me accordi |
| ng to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God. | | ng to the estate of a man of high degree, O LORD God. |
| 18 What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou kno | | 18 What can David speak more to thee for the honour of thy servant? for thou kno |
| west thy servant. | | west thy servant. |
| 19 O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou d | | 19 O LORD, for thy servant's sake, and according to thine own heart, hast thou d |
| one all this greatness, in making known all these great things. | | one all this greatness, in making known all these great things. |
n | 20 O LORD, there is none like thee, neither is there any God beside thee, accord | n | 20 O LORD, there is none like thee; neither is there any God besides thee accord |
| ing to all that we have heard with our ears. | | ing to all that we have heard with our ears. |
| 21 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to | | 21 And what one nation in the earth is like thy people Israel, whom God went to |
| redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness and terribleness, | | redeem to be his own people, to make thee a name of greatness and terribleness, |
| by driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou hast redeemed out of Eg | | by driving out nations from before thy people, whom thou hast redeemed out of Eg |
| ypt? | | ypt? |
| 22 For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LO | | 22 For thy people Israel didst thou make thine own people for ever; and thou, LO |
| RD, becamest their God. | | RD, becamest their God. |
| 23 Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy serva | | 23 Therefore now, LORD, let the thing that thou hast spoken concerning thy serva |
| nt and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said. | | nt and concerning his house be established for ever, and do as thou hast said. |
| 24 Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, | | 24 Let it even be established, that thy name may be magnified for ever, saying, |
| The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house | | The LORD of hosts is the God of Israel, even a God to Israel: and let the house |
| of David thy servant be established before thee. | | of David thy servant be established before thee. |
| 25 For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: | | 25 For thou, O my God, hast told thy servant that thou wilt build him an house: |
| therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee. | | therefore thy servant hath found in his heart to pray before thee. |
| 26 And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant | | 26 And now, LORD, thou art God, and hast promised this goodness unto thy servant |
| : | | : |
| 27 Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it m | | 27 Now therefore let it please thee to bless the house of thy servant, that it m |
| ay be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed f | | ay be before thee for ever: for thou blessest, O LORD, and it shall be blessed f |
| or ever. | | or ever. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 18 | | ## Chapter 18 |
| | | |
| 1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued | | 1 Now after this it came to pass, that David smote the Philistines, and subdued |
| them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. | | them, and took Gath and her towns out of the hand of the Philistines. |
| 2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts | | 2 And he smote Moab; and the Moabites became David's servants, and brought gifts |
| . | | . |
| 3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish hi | | 3 And David smote Hadarezer king of Zobah unto Hamath, as he went to stablish hi |
| s dominion by the river Euphrates. | | s dominion by the river Euphrates. |
| 4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and | | 4 And David took from him a thousand chariots, and seven thousand horsemen, and |
| twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved | | twenty thousand footmen: David also houghed all the chariot horses, but reserved |
| of them an hundred chariots. | | of them an hundred chariots. |
| 5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David s | | 5 And when the Syrians of Damascus came to help Hadarezer king of Zobah, David s |
| lew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. | | lew of the Syrians two and twenty thousand men. |
| 6 Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's ser | | 6 Then David put garrisons in Syria-damascus; and the Syrians became David's ser |
| vants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. | | vants, and brought gifts. Thus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. |
| 7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and | | 7 And David took the shields of gold that were on the servants of Hadarezer, and |
| brought them to Jerusalem. | | brought them to Jerusalem. |
| 8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very | | 8 Likewise from Tibhath, and from Chun, cities of Hadarezer, brought David very |
| much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vess | | much brass, wherewith Solomon made the brasen sea, and the pillars, and the vess |
| els of brass. | | els of brass. |
| 9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadare | | 9 Now when Tou king of Hamath heard how David had smitten all the host of Hadare |
| zer king of Zobah; | | zer king of Zobah; |
| 10 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to inquire of his welfare, and to cong | | 10 He sent Hadoram his son to king David, to inquire of his welfare, and to cong |
| ratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Had | | ratulate him, because he had fought against Hadarezer, and smitten him; (for Had |
| arezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver | | arezer had war with Tou;) and with him all manner of vessels of gold and silver |
| and brass. | | and brass. |
| 11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold th | | 11 Them also king David dedicated unto the LORD, with the silver and the gold th |
| at he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the chi | | at he brought from all these nations; from Edom, and from Moab, and from the chi |
| ldren of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek. | | ldren of Ammon, and from the Philistines, and from Amalek. |
| 12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of sal | | 12 Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of sal |
| t eighteen thousand. | | t eighteen thousand. |
| 13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. T | | 13 And he put garrisons in Edom; and all the Edomites became David's servants. T |
| hus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. | | hus the LORD preserved David whithersoever he went. |
| 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all | | 14 So David reigned over all Israel, and executed judgment and justice among all |
| his people. | | his people. |
| 15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahi | | 15 And Joab the son of Zeruiah was over the host; and Jehoshaphat the son of Ahi |
| lud, recorder. | | lud, recorder. |
| 16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the prie | | 16 And Zadok the son of Ahitub, and Abimelech the son of Abiathar, were the prie |
| sts; and Shavsha was scribe; | | sts; and Shavsha was scribe; |
| 17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; | | 17 And Benaiah the son of Jehoiada was over the Cherethites and the Pelethites; |
| and the sons of David were chief about the king. | | and the sons of David were chief about the king. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 19 | | ## Chapter 19 |
| | | |
| 1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon | | 1 Now it came to pass after this, that Nahash the king of the children of Ammon |
| died, and his son reigned in his stead. | | died, and his son reigned in his stead. |
| 2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his | | 2 And David said, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, because his |
| father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerni | | father shewed kindness to me. And David sent messengers to comfort him concerni |
| ng his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Am | | ng his father. So the servants of David came into the land of the children of Am |
| mon to Hanun, to comfort him. | | mon to Hanun, to comfort him. |
| 3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that Dav | | 3 But the princes of the children of Ammon said to Hanun, Thinkest thou that Dav |
| id doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are not his s | | id doth honour thy father, that he hath sent comforters unto thee? are not his s |
| ervants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land? | | ervants come unto thee for to search, and to overthrow, and to spy out the land? |
| 4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garm | | 4 Wherefore Hanun took David's servants, and shaved them, and cut off their garm |
| ents in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away. | | ents in the midst hard by their buttocks, and sent them away. |
| 5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent t | | 5 Then there went certain, and told David how the men were served. And he sent t |
| o meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jeric | | o meet them: for the men were greatly ashamed. And the king said, Tarry at Jeric |
| ho until your beards be grown, and then return. | | ho until your beards be grown, and then return. |
| 6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to Dav | | 6 And when the children of Ammon saw that they had made themselves odious to Dav |
| id, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire th | | id, Hanun and the children of Ammon sent a thousand talents of silver to hire th |
| em chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syria-maachah, and out o | | em chariots and horsemen out of Mesopotamia, and out of Syria-maachah, and out o |
| f Zobah. | | f Zobah. |
| 7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and hi | | 7 So they hired thirty and two thousand chariots, and the king of Maachah and hi |
| s people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered | | s people; who came and pitched before Medeba. And the children of Ammon gathered |
| themselves together from their cities, and came to battle. | | themselves together from their cities, and came to battle. |
| 8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men. | | 8 And when David heard of it, he sent Joab, and all the host of the mighty men. |
| 9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gat | | 9 And the children of Ammon came out, and put the battle in array before the gat |
| e of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field. | | e of the city: and the kings that were come were by themselves in the field. |
| 10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he c | | 10 Now when Joab saw that the battle was set against him before and behind, he c |
| hose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. | | hose out of all the choice of Israel, and put them in array against the Syrians. |
| 11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, | | 11 And the rest of the people he delivered unto the hand of Abishai his brother, |
| and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. | | and they set themselves in array against the children of Ammon. |
| 12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: bu | | 12 And he said, If the Syrians be too strong for me, then thou shalt help me: bu |
| t if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. | | t if the children of Ammon be too strong for thee, then I will help thee. |
| 13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and | | 13 Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and |
| for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight. | | for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in his sight. |
| 14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto t | | 14 So Joab and the people that were with him drew nigh before the Syrians unto t |
| he battle; and they fled before him. | | he battle; and they fled before him. |
| 15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise | | 15 And when the children of Ammon saw that the Syrians were fled, they likewise |
| fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Je | | fled before Abishai his brother, and entered into the city. Then Joab came to Je |
| rusalem. | | rusalem. |
| 16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they | | 16 And when the Syrians saw that they were put to the worse before Israel, they |
| sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shop | | sent messengers, and drew forth the Syrians that were beyond the river: and Shop |
| hach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. | | hach the captain of the host of Hadarezer went before them. |
| 17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, an | | 17 And it was told David; and he gathered all Israel, and passed over Jordan, an |
| d came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had pu | | d came upon them, and set the battle in array against them. So when David had pu |
| t the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. | | t the battle in array against the Syrians, they fought with him. |
| 18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thous | | 18 But the Syrians fled before Israel; and David slew of the Syrians seven thous |
| and men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophac | | and men which fought in chariots, and forty thousand footmen, and killed Shophac |
| h the captain of the host. | | h the captain of the host. |
| 19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before | | 19 And when the servants of Hadarezer saw that they were put to the worse before |
| Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the | | Israel, they made peace with David, and became his servants: neither would the |
| Syrians help the children of Ammon any more. | | Syrians help the children of Ammon any more. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 20 | | ## Chapter 20 |
| | | |
| 1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings g | | 1 And it came to pass, that after the year was expired, at the time that kings g |
| o out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of | | o out to battle, Joab led forth the power of the army, and wasted the country of |
| the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerus | | the children of Ammon, and came and besieged Rabbah. But David tarried at Jerus |
| alem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. | | alem. And Joab smote Rabbah, and destroyed it. |
| 2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weig | | 2 And David took the crown of their king from off his head, and found it to weig |
| h a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon Da | | h a talent of gold, and there were precious stones in it; and it was set upon Da |
| vid's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. | | vid's head: and he brought also exceeding much spoil out of the city. |
| 3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and wit | | 3 And he brought out the people that were in it, and cut them with saws, and wit |
| h harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the | | h harrows of iron, and with axes. Even so dealt David with all the cities of the |
| children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem. | | children of Ammon. And David and all the people returned to Jerusalem. |
| 4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philist | | 4 And it came to pass after this, that there arose war at Gezer with the Philist |
| ines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the childr | | ines; at which time Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Sippai, that was of the childr |
| en of the giant: and they were subdued. | | en of the giant: and they were subdued. |
| 5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew | | 5 And there was war again with the Philistines; and Elhanan the son of Jair slew |
| Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's | | Lahmi the brother of Goliath the Gittite, whose spear staff was like a weaver's |
| beam. | | beam. |
| 6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose f | | 6 And yet again there was war at Gath, where was a man of great stature, whose f |
| ingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: an | | ingers and toes were four and twenty, six on each hand, and six on each foot: an |
| d he also was the son of the giant. | | d he also was the son of the giant. |
| 7 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him | | 7 But when he defied Israel, Jonathan the son of Shimea David's brother slew him |
| . | | . |
| 8 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, an | | 8 These were born unto the giant in Gath; and they fell by the hand of David, an |
| d by the hand of his servants. | | d by the hand of his servants. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 21 | | ## Chapter 21 |
| | | |
| 1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. | | 1 And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel. |
| 2 And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from | | 2 And David said to Joab and to the rulers of the people, Go, number Israel from |
| Beer-sheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it. | | Beer-sheba even to Dan; and bring the number of them to me, that I may know it. |
| 3 And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as t | | 3 And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as t |
| hey be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then dot | | hey be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then dot |
| h my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? | | h my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? |
| 4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, | | 4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, |
| and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem. | | and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem. |
| 5 And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people unto David. And all they of | | 5 And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people unto David. And all they of |
| Israel were a thousand thousand and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and | | Israel were a thousand thousand and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and |
| Judah was four hundred threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword. | | Judah was four hundred threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword. |
| 6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abomi | | 6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abomi |
| nable to Joab. | | nable to Joab. |
| 7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. | | 7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel. |
| 8 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing | | 8 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing |
| : but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done | | : but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done |
| very foolishly. | | very foolishly. |
| 9 And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying, | | 9 And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying, |
| 10 Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things: ch | | 10 Go and tell David, saying, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things: ch |
| oose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee. | | oose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee. |
| 11 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee | | 11 So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee |
| 12 Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, | | 12 Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, |
| while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sw | | while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sw |
| ord of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD des | | ord of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD des |
| troying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what w | | troying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what w |
| ord I shall bring again to him that sent me. | | ord I shall bring again to him that sent me. |
| 13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the han | | 13 And David said unto Gad, I am in a great strait: let me fall now into the han |
| d of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand | | d of the LORD; for very great are his mercies: but let me not fall into the hand |
| of man. | | of man. |
| 14 So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy tho | | 14 So the LORD sent pestilence upon Israel: and there fell of Israel seventy tho |
| usand men. | | usand men. |
n | 15 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it: and as he was destroying, | n | 15 And God sent an angel unto Jerusalem to destroy it. And the angel stretched f |
| the LORD beheld, and he repented him of the evil, and said to the angel that de | | orth his hand unto Jerusalem to destroy it. And God said to the angel, Stay now |
| stroyed, It is enough, stay now thine hand. And the angel of the LORD stood by t | | thine hand; it is enough. For as he was destroying, the LORD beheld Israel, that |
| he threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebusite. | | he repented him of the evil; therefore, the LORD stayed the angel that destroye |
| | | d as he stood by the threshingfloor of Ornan, the Jebusite. |
| 16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the | | 16 And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the |
| earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerus | | earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerus |
| alem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell u | | alem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell u |
| pon their faces. | | pon their faces. |
| 17 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered | | 17 And David said unto God, Is it not I that commanded the people to be numbered |
| ? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, wh | | ? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, wh |
| at have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on | | at have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O LORD my God, be on me, and on |
| my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued. | | my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued. |
| 18 Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should g | | 18 Then the angel of the LORD commanded Gad to say to David, that David should g |
| o up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebus | | o up, and set up an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Ornan the Jebus |
| ite. | | ite. |
| 19 And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the name of the LOR | | 19 And David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spake in the name of the LOR |
| D. | | D. |
n | 20 And Ornan turned back, and saw the angel; and his four sons with him hid them | n | 20 Now Ornan was threshing wheat, and his four sons with him; and Ornan turned b |
| selves. Now Ornan was threshing wheat. | | ack and saw the angel, and they hid themselves. |
| 21 And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the t | | 21 And as David came to Ornan, Ornan looked and saw David, and went out of the t |
| hreshingfloor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground. | | hreshingfloor, and bowed himself to David with his face to the ground. |
| 22 Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I m | | 22 Then David said to Ornan, Grant me the place of this threshingfloor, that I m |
| ay build an altar therein unto the LORD: thou shalt grant it me for the full pri | | ay build an altar therein unto the LORD: thou shalt grant it me for the full pri |
| ce: that the plague may be stayed from the people. | | ce: that the plague may be stayed from the people. |
| 23 And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that | | 23 And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that |
| which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, an | | which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, an |
| d the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I giv | | d the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I giv |
| e it all. | | e it all. |
| 24 And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full pric | | 24 And king David said to Ornan, Nay; but I will verily buy it for the full pric |
| e: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerin | | e: for I will not take that which is thine for the LORD, nor offer burnt offerin |
| gs without cost. | | gs without cost. |
| 25 So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. | | 25 So David gave to Ornan for the place six hundred shekels of gold by weight. |
| 26 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and | | 26 And David built there an altar unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings and |
| peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by f | | peace offerings, and called upon the LORD; and he answered him from heaven by f |
| ire upon the altar of burnt offering. | | ire upon the altar of burnt offering. |
| 27 And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the shea | | 27 And the LORD commanded the angel; and he put up his sword again into the shea |
| th thereof. | | th thereof. |
| 28 At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in the threshingfl | | 28 At that time when David saw that the LORD had answered him in the threshingfl |
| oor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there. | | oor of Ornan the Jebusite, then he sacrificed there. |
| 29 For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the a | | 29 For the tabernacle of the LORD, which Moses made in the wilderness, and the a |
| ltar of the burnt offering, were at that season in the high place at Gibeon. | | ltar of the burnt offering, were at that season in the high place at Gibeon. |
| 30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because | | 30 But David could not go before it to inquire of God: for he was afraid because |
| of the sword of the angel of the LORD. | | of the sword of the angel of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 22 | | ## Chapter 22 |
| | | |
| 1 Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of t | | 1 Then David said, This is the house of the LORD God, and this is the altar of t |
| he burnt offering for Israel. | | he burnt offering for Israel. |
| 2 And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of | | 2 And David commanded to gather together the strangers that were in the land of |
| Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. | | Israel; and he set masons to hew wrought stones to build the house of God. |
| 3 And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, | | 3 And David prepared iron in abundance for the nails for the doors of the gates, |
| and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight; | | and for the joinings; and brass in abundance without weight; |
| 4 Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much | | 4 Also cedar trees in abundance: for the Zidonians and they of Tyre brought much |
| cedar wood to David. | | cedar wood to David. |
| 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to b | | 5 And David said, Solomon my son is young and tender, and the house that is to b |
| e builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throug | | e builded for the LORD must be exceeding magnifical, of fame and of glory throug |
| hout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepa | | hout all countries: I will therefore now make preparation for it. So David prepa |
| red abundantly before his death. | | red abundantly before his death. |
| 6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the | | 6 Then he called for Solomon his son, and charged him to build an house for the |
| LORD God of Israel. | | LORD God of Israel. |
| 7 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an ho | | 7 And David said to Solomon, My son, as for me, it was in my mind to build an ho |
| use unto the name of the LORD my God: | | use unto the name of the LORD my God: |
| 8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, | | 8 But the word of the LORD came to me, saying, Thou hast shed blood abundantly, |
| and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because th | | and hast made great wars: thou shalt not build an house unto my name, because th |
| ou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. | | ou hast shed much blood upon the earth in my sight. |
| 9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will gi | | 9 Behold, a son shall be born to thee, who shall be a man of rest; and I will gi |
| ve him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and | | ve him rest from all his enemies round about: for his name shall be Solomon, and |
| I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. | | I will give peace and quietness unto Israel in his days. |
| 10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be hi | | 10 He shall build an house for my name; and he shall be my son, and I will be hi |
| s father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever. | | s father; and I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel for ever. |
| 11 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of | | 11 Now, my son, the LORD be with thee; and prosper thou, and build the house of |
| the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. | | the LORD thy God, as he hath said of thee. |
| 12 Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concer | | 12 Only the LORD give thee wisdom and understanding, and give thee charge concer |
| ning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God. | | ning Israel, that thou mayest keep the law of the LORD thy God. |
n | 13 Then shalt thou prosper, if thou takest heed to fulfil the statutes and judgm | n | 13 Then shalt thou prosper if thou takest heed to fulfill the statutes and judgm |
| ents which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel: be strong, and of good | | ents which the LORD charged Moses with concerning Israel; be strong and of good |
| courage; dread not, nor be dismayed. | | courage; dread not nor be dismayed. |
| 14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundr | | 14 Now, behold, in my trouble I have prepared for the house of the LORD an hundr |
| ed thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of b | | ed thousand talents of gold, and a thousand thousand talents of silver; and of b |
| rass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have | | rass and iron without weight; for it is in abundance: timber also and stone have |
| I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. | | I prepared; and thou mayest add thereto. |
| 15 Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of ston | | 15 Moreover there are workmen with thee in abundance, hewers and workers of ston |
| e and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work. | | e and timber, and all manner of cunning men for every manner of work. |
| 16 Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Ari | | 16 Of the gold, the silver, and the brass, and the iron, there is no number. Ari |
| se therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee. | | se therefore, and be doing, and the LORD be with thee. |
| 17 David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, sayin | | 17 David also commanded all the princes of Israel to help Solomon his son, sayin |
| g, | | g, |
| 18 Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every si | | 18 Is not the LORD your God with you? and hath he not given you rest on every si |
| de? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land i | | de? for he hath given the inhabitants of the land into mine hand; and the land i |
| s subdued before the LORD, and before his people. | | s subdued before the LORD, and before his people. |
| 19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, | | 19 Now set your heart and your soul to seek the LORD your God; arise therefore, |
| and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of | | and build ye the sanctuary of the LORD God, to bring the ark of the covenant of |
| the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the | | the LORD, and the holy vessels of God, into the house that is to be built to the |
| name of the LORD. | | name of the LORD. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 23 | | ## Chapter 23 |
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| 1 So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Isra | | 1 So when David was old and full of days, he made Solomon his son king over Isra |
| el. | | el. |
| 2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the L | | 2 And he gathered together all the princes of Israel, with the priests and the L |
| evites. | | evites. |
| 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and the | | 3 Now the Levites were numbered from the age of thirty years and upward: and the |
| ir number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. | | ir number by their polls, man by man, was thirty and eight thousand. |
| 4 Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house o | | 4 Of which, twenty and four thousand were to set forward the work of the house o |
| f the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges: | | f the LORD; and six thousand were officers and judges: |
| 5 Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with t | | 5 Moreover four thousand were porters; and four thousand praised the LORD with t |
| he instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith. | | he instruments which I made, said David, to praise therewith. |
| 6 And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, K | | 6 And David divided them into courses among the sons of Levi, namely, Gershon, K |
| ohath, and Merari. | | ohath, and Merari. |
| 7 Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei. | | 7 Of the Gershonites were, Laadan, and Shimei. |
| 8 The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. | | 8 The sons of Laadan; the chief was Jehiel, and Zetham, and Joel, three. |
| 9 The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the ch | | 9 The sons of Shimei; Shelomith, and Haziel, and Haran, three. These were the ch |
| ief of the fathers of Laadan. | | ief of the fathers of Laadan. |
| 10 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four | | 10 And the sons of Shimei were, Jahath, Zina, and Jeush, and Beriah. These four |
| were the sons of Shimei. | | were the sons of Shimei. |
| 11 And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not | | 11 And Jahath was the chief, and Zizah the second: but Jeush and Beriah had not |
| many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's hou | | many sons; therefore they were in one reckoning, according to their father's hou |
| se. | | se. |
| 12 The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four. | | 12 The sons of Kohath; Amram, Izhar, Hebron, and Uzziel, four. |
| 13 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should s | | 13 The sons of Amram; Aaron and Moses: and Aaron was separated, that he should s |
| anctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before t | | anctify the most holy things, he and his sons for ever, to burn incense before t |
| he LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever. | | he LORD, to minister unto him, and to bless in his name for ever. |
| 14 Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi | | 14 Now concerning Moses the man of God, his sons were named of the tribe of Levi |
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| 15 The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer. | | 15 The sons of Moses were, Gershom, and Eliezer. |
| 16 Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief. | | 16 Of the sons of Gershom, Shebuel was the chief. |
| 17 And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other | | 17 And the sons of Eliezer were, Rehabiah the chief. And Eliezer had none other |
| sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. | | sons; but the sons of Rehabiah were very many. |
| 18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. | | 18 Of the sons of Izhar; Shelomith the chief. |
| 19 Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the thi | | 19 Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the thi |
| rd, and Jekameam the fourth. | | rd, and Jekameam the fourth. |
n | 20 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah the first, and Jesiah the second. | n | 20 Of the sons of Uzziel: Micah, the first, and Jesiah, the second. |
| 21 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish. | | 21 The sons of Merari; Mahli, and Mushi. The sons of Mahli; Eleazar, and Kish. |
| 22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons | | 22 And Eleazar died, and had no sons, but daughters: and their brethren the sons |
| of Kish took them. | | of Kish took them. |
| 23 The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. | | 23 The sons of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jeremoth, three. |
| 24 These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief | | 24 These were the sons of Levi after the house of their fathers; even the chief |
| of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did | | of the fathers, as they were counted by number of names by their polls, that did |
| the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years | | the work for the service of the house of the LORD, from the age of twenty years |
| and upward. | | and upward. |
| 25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that | | 25 For David said, The LORD God of Israel hath given rest unto his people, that |
| they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: | | they may dwell in Jerusalem for ever: |
| 26 And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any v | | 26 And also unto the Levites; they shall no more carry the tabernacle, nor any v |
| essels of it for the service thereof. | | essels of it for the service thereof. |
| 27 For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years ol | | 27 For by the last words of David the Levites were numbered from twenty years ol |
| d and above: | | d and above: |
| 28 Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the | | 28 Because their office was to wait on the sons of Aaron for the service of the |
| house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of a | | house of the LORD, in the courts, and in the chambers, and in the purifying of a |
| ll holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; | | ll holy things, and the work of the service of the house of God; |
| 29 Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the | | 29 Both for the shewbread, and for the fine flour for meat offering, and for the |
| unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan, and for that which is | | unleavened cakes, and for that which is baked in the pan, and for that which is |
| fried, and for all manner of measure and size; | | fried, and for all manner of measure and size; |
| 30 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even | | 30 And to stand every morning to thank and praise the LORD, and likewise at even |
| ; | | ; |
| 31 And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new m | | 31 And to offer all burnt sacrifices unto the LORD in the sabbaths, in the new m |
| oons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto th | | oons, and on the set feasts, by number, according to the order commanded unto th |
| em, continually before the LORD: | | em, continually before the LORD: |
| 32 And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, a | | 32 And that they should keep the charge of the tabernacle of the congregation, a |
| nd the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their breth | | nd the charge of the holy place, and the charge of the sons of Aaron their breth |
| ren, in the service of the house of the LORD. | | ren, in the service of the house of the LORD. |
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| ## Chapter 24 | | ## Chapter 24 |
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| 1 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, an | | 1 Now these are the divisions of the sons of Aaron. The sons of Aaron; Nadab, an |
| d Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. | | d Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar. |
| 2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore E | | 2 But Nadab and Abihu died before their father, and had no children: therefore E |
| leazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office. | | leazar and Ithamar executed the priest's office. |
| 3 And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech o | | 3 And David distributed them, both Zadok of the sons of Eleazar, and Ahimelech o |
| f the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service. | | f the sons of Ithamar, according to their offices in their service. |
| 4 And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of | | 4 And there were more chief men found of the sons of Eleazar than of the sons of |
| Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixte | | Ithamar; and thus were they divided. Among the sons of Eleazar there were sixte |
| en chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar | | en chief men of the house of their fathers, and eight among the sons of Ithamar |
| according to the house of their fathers. | | according to the house of their fathers. |
| 5 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the | | 5 Thus were they divided by lot, one sort with another; for the governors of the |
| sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and | | sanctuary, and governors of the house of God, were of the sons of Eleazar, and |
| of the sons of Ithamar. | | of the sons of Ithamar. |
| 6 And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them b | | 6 And Shemaiah the son of Nethaneel the scribe, one of the Levites, wrote them b |
| efore the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of | | efore the king, and the princes, and Zadok the priest, and Ahimelech the son of |
| Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one pr | | Abiathar, and before the chief of the fathers of the priests and Levites: one pr |
| incipal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. | | incipal household being taken for Eleazar, and one taken for Ithamar. |
| 7 Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, | | 7 Now the first lot came forth to Jehoiarib, the second to Jedaiah, |
| 8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, | | 8 The third to Harim, the fourth to Seorim, |
| 9 The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, | | 9 The fifth to Malchijah, the sixth to Mijamin, |
| 10 The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, | | 10 The seventh to Hakkoz, the eighth to Abijah, |
n | 11 The ninth to Jeshua, the tenth to Shecaniah, | n | 11 The ninth to Jeshuah, the tenth to Shecaniah, |
| 12 The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, | | 12 The eleventh to Eliashib, the twelfth to Jakim, |
| 13 The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, | | 13 The thirteenth to Huppah, the fourteenth to Jeshebeab, |
| 14 The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, | | 14 The fifteenth to Bilgah, the sixteenth to Immer, |
| 15 The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, | | 15 The seventeenth to Hezir, the eighteenth to Aphses, |
| 16 The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, | | 16 The nineteenth to Pethahiah, the twentieth to Jehezekel, |
| 17 The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul, | | 17 The one and twentieth to Jachin, the two and twentieth to Gamul, |
| 18 The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah. | | 18 The three and twentieth to Delaiah, the four and twentieth to Maaziah. |
| 19 These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of t | | 19 These were the orderings of them in their service to come into the house of t |
| he LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of | | he LORD, according to their manner, under Aaron their father, as the LORD God of |
| Israel had commanded him. | | Israel had commanded him. |
| 20 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: o | | 20 And the rest of the sons of Levi were these: Of the sons of Amram; Shubael: o |
| f the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. | | f the sons of Shubael; Jehdeiah. |
| 21 Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah. | | 21 Concerning Rehabiah: of the sons of Rehabiah, the first was Isshiah. |
| 22 Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. | | 22 Of the Izharites; Shelomoth: of the sons of Shelomoth; Jahath. |
| 23 And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the th | | 23 And the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the th |
| ird, Jekameam the fourth. | | ird, Jekameam the fourth. |
| 24 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir. | | 24 Of the sons of Uzziel; Michah: of the sons of Michah; Shamir. |
| 25 The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah. | | 25 The brother of Michah was Isshiah: of the sons of Isshiah; Zechariah. |
| 26 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno. | | 26 The sons of Merari were Mahli and Mushi: the sons of Jaaziah; Beno. |
| 27 The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri. | | 27 The sons of Merari by Jaaziah; Beno, and Shoham, and Zaccur, and Ibri. |
| 28 Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons. | | 28 Of Mahli came Eleazar, who had no sons. |
| 29 Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel. | | 29 Concerning Kish: the son of Kish was Jerahmeel. |
| 30 The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of | | 30 The sons also of Mushi; Mahli, and Eder, and Jerimoth. These were the sons of |
| the Levites after the house of their fathers. | | the Levites after the house of their fathers. |
| 31 These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the | | 31 These likewise cast lots over against their brethren the sons of Aaron in the |
| presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fath | | presence of David the king, and Zadok, and Ahimelech, and the chief of the fath |
| ers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their yo | | ers of the priests and Levites, even the principal fathers over against their yo |
| unger brethren. | | unger brethren. |
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| ## Chapter 25 | | ## Chapter 25 |
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| 1 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the so | | 1 Moreover David and the captains of the host separated to the service of the so |
| ns of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with | | ns of Asaph, and of Heman, and of Jeduthun, who should prophesy with harps, with |
| psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their | | psalteries, and with cymbals: and the number of the workmen according to their |
| service was: | | service was: |
| 2 Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the son | | 2 Of the sons of Asaph; Zaccur, and Joseph, and Nethaniah, and Asarelah, the son |
| s of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of | | s of Asaph under the hands of Asaph, which prophesied according to the order of |
| the king. | | the king. |
| 3 Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah | | 3 Of Jeduthun: the sons of Jeduthun; Gedaliah, and Zeri, and Jeshaiah, Hashabiah |
| , and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied | | , and Mattithiah, six, under the hands of their father Jeduthun, who prophesied |
| with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. | | with a harp, to give thanks and to praise the LORD. |
| 4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth | | 4 Of Heman: the sons of Heman; Bukkiah, Mattaniah, Uzziel, Shebuel, and Jerimoth |
| , Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi | | , Hananiah, Hanani, Eliathah, Giddalti, and Romamti-ezer, Joshbekashah, Mallothi |
| , Hothir, and Mahazioth: | | , Hothir, and Mahazioth: |
| 5 All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift | | 5 All these were the sons of Heman the king's seer in the words of God, to lift |
| up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. | | up the horn. And God gave to Heman fourteen sons and three daughters. |
| 6 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LO | | 6 All these were under the hands of their father for song in the house of the LO |
| RD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, ac | | RD, with cymbals, psalteries, and harps, for the service of the house of God, ac |
| cording to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. | | cording to the king's order to Asaph, Jeduthun, and Heman. |
| 7 So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs o | | 7 So the number of them, with their brethren that were instructed in the songs o |
| f the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight. | | f the LORD, even all that were cunning, was two hundred fourscore and eight. |
| 8 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the tea | | 8 And they cast lots, ward against ward, as well the small as the great, the tea |
| cher as the scholar. | | cher as the scholar. |
| 9 Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who | | 9 Now the first lot came forth for Asaph to Joseph: the second to Gedaliah, who |
| with his brethren and sons were twelve: | | with his brethren and sons were twelve: |
| 10 The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 10 The third to Zaccur, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 11 The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 11 The fourth to Izri, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 12 The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 12 The fifth to Nethaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 13 The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 13 The sixth to Bukkiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 14 The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 14 The seventh to Jesharelah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 15 The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 15 The eighth to Jeshaiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 16 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 16 The ninth to Mattaniah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 17 The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 17 The tenth to Shimei, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 18 The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 18 The eleventh to Azareel, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 19 The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 19 The twelfth to Hashabiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 20 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 20 The thirteenth to Shubael, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 21 The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 21 The fourteenth to Mattithiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 22 The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 22 The fifteenth to Jeremoth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 23 The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 23 The sixteenth to Hananiah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 24 The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 24 The seventeenth to Joshbekashah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 25 The eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 25 The eighteenth to Hanani, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 26 The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 26 The nineteenth to Mallothi, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 27 The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 27 The twentieth to Eliathah, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 28 The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: | | 28 The one and twentieth to Hothir, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelve: |
| 29 The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelv | | 29 The two and twentieth to Giddalti, he, his sons, and his brethren, were twelv |
| e: | | e: |
| 30 The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were tw | | 30 The three and twentieth to Mahazioth, he, his sons, and his brethren, were tw |
| elve: | | elve: |
| 31 The four and twentieth to Romamti-ezer, he, his sons, and his brethren, were | | 31 The four and twentieth to Romamti-ezer, he, his sons, and his brethren, were |
| twelve. | | twelve. |
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| ## Chapter 26 | | ## Chapter 26 |
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| 1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the s | | 1 Concerning the divisions of the porters: Of the Korhites was Meshelemiah the s |
| on of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. | | on of Kore, of the sons of Asaph. |
| 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, | | 2 And the sons of Meshelemiah were, Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, |
| Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, | | Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth, |
| 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. | | 3 Elam the fifth, Jehohanan the sixth, Elioenai the seventh. |
| 4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the sec | | 4 Moreover the sons of Obed-edom were, Shemaiah the firstborn, Jehozabad the sec |
| ond, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, | | ond, Joah the third, and Sacar the fourth, and Nethaneel the fifth, |
| 5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed h | | 5 Ammiel the sixth, Issachar the seventh, Peulthai the eighth: for God blessed h |
| im. | | im. |
| 6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of | | 6 Also unto Shemaiah his son were sons born, that ruled throughout the house of |
| their father: for they were mighty men of valour. | | their father: for they were mighty men of valour. |
| 7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren we | | 7 The sons of Shemaiah; Othni, and Rephael, and Obed, Elzabad, whose brethren we |
| re strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah. | | re strong men, Elihu, and Semachiah. |
| 8 All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, ab | | 8 All these of the sons of Obed-edom: they and their sons and their brethren, ab |
| le men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obed-edom. | | le men for strength for the service, were threescore and two of Obed-edom. |
| 9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. | | 9 And Meshelemiah had sons and brethren, strong men, eighteen. |
| 10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though | | 10 Also Hosah, of the children of Merari, had sons; Simri the chief, (for though |
| he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;) | | he was not the firstborn, yet his father made him the chief;) |
| 11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons an | | 11 Hilkiah the second, Tebaliah the third, Zechariah the fourth: all the sons an |
| d brethren of Hosah were thirteen. | | d brethren of Hosah were thirteen. |
| 12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, havi | | 12 Among these were the divisions of the porters, even among the chief men, havi |
| ng wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD. | | ng wards one against another, to minister in the house of the LORD. |
| 13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of | | 13 And they cast lots, as well the small as the great, according to the house of |
| their fathers, for every gate. | | their fathers, for every gate. |
| 14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise co | | 14 And the lot eastward fell to Shelemiah. Then for Zechariah his son, a wise co |
| unsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. | | unsellor, they cast lots; and his lot came out northward. |
| 15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. | | 15 To Obed-edom southward; and to his sons the house of Asuppim. |
| 16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, | | 16 To Shuppim and Hosah the lot came forth westward, with the gate Shallecheth, |
| by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward. | | by the causeway of the going up, ward against ward. |
| 17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and to | | 17 Eastward were six Levites, northward four a day, southward four a day, and to |
| ward Asuppim two and two. | | ward Asuppim two and two. |
| 18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. | | 18 At Parbar westward, four at the causeway, and two at Parbar. |
| 19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the | | 19 These are the divisions of the porters among the sons of Kore, and among the |
| sons of Merari. | | sons of Merari. |
| 20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and ov | | 20 And of the Levites, Ahijah was over the treasures of the house of God, and ov |
| er the treasures of the dedicated things. | | er the treasures of the dedicated things. |
| 21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fa | | 21 As concerning the sons of Laadan; the sons of the Gershonite Laadan, chief fa |
| thers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli. | | thers, even of Laadan the Gershonite, were Jehieli. |
| 22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasu | | 22 The sons of Jehieli; Zetham, and Joel his brother, which were over the treasu |
| res of the house of the LORD. | | res of the house of the LORD. |
| 23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: | | 23 Of the Amramites, and the Izharites, the Hebronites, and the Uzzielites: |
| 24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures. | | 24 And Shebuel the son of Gershom, the son of Moses, was ruler of the treasures. |
| 25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Jora | | 25 And his brethren by Eliezer; Rehabiah his son, and Jeshaiah his son, and Jora |
| m his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. | | m his son, and Zichri his son, and Shelomith his son. |
| 26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated | | 26 Which Shelomith and his brethren were over all the treasures of the dedicated |
| things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousand | | things, which David the king, and the chief fathers, the captains over thousand |
| s and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated. | | s and hundreds, and the captains of the host, had dedicated. |
| 27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of t | | 27 Out of the spoils won in battles did they dedicate to maintain the house of t |
| he LORD. | | he LORD. |
| 28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of | | 28 And all that Samuel the seer, and Saul the son of Kish, and Abner the son of |
| Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any | | Ner, and Joab the son of Zeruiah, had dedicated; and whosoever had dedicated any |
| thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. | | thing, it was under the hand of Shelomith, and of his brethren. |
| 29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over I | | 29 Of the Izharites, Chenaniah and his sons were for the outward business over I |
| srael, for officers and judges. | | srael, for officers and judges. |
| 30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand | | 30 And of the Hebronites, Hashabiah and his brethren, men of valour, a thousand |
| and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westwa | | and seven hundred, were officers among them of Israel on this side Jordan westwa |
| rd in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. | | rd in all the business of the LORD, and in the service of the king. |
| 31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, accord | | 31 Among the Hebronites was Jerijah the chief, even among the Hebronites, accord |
| ing to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of Davi | | ing to the generations of his fathers. In the fortieth year of the reign of Davi |
| d they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at | | d they were sought for, and there were found among them mighty men of valour at |
| Jazer of Gilead. | | Jazer of Gilead. |
| 32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fa | | 32 And his brethren, men of valour, were two thousand and seven hundred chief fa |
| thers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the hal | | thers, whom king David made rulers over the Reubenites, the Gadites, and the hal |
| f tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king | | f tribe of Manasseh, for every matter pertaining to God, and affairs of the king |
| . | | . |
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| ## Chapter 27 | | ## Chapter 27 |
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| 1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and c | | 1 Now the children of Israel after their number, to wit, the chief fathers and c |
| aptains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in an | | aptains of thousands and hundreds, and their officers that served the king in an |
| y matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout al | | y matter of the courses, which came in and went out month by month throughout al |
| l the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand. | | l the months of the year, of every course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: an | | 2 Over the first course for the first month was Jashobeam the son of Zabdiel: an |
| d in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | d in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the | | 3 Of the children of Perez was the chief of all the captains of the host for the |
| first month. | | first month. |
| 4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his cours | | 4 And over the course of the second month was Dodai an Ahohite, and of his cours |
| e was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousa | | e was Mikloth also the ruler: in his course likewise were twenty and four thousa |
| nd. | | nd. |
| 5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoi | | 5 The third captain of the host for the third month was Benaiah the son of Jehoi |
| ada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | ada, a chief priest: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: a | | 6 This is that Benaiah, who was mighty among the thirty, and above the thirty: a |
| nd in his course was Ammizabad his son. | | nd in his course was Ammizabad his son. |
| 7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Ze | | 7 The fourth captain for the fourth month was Asahel the brother of Joab, and Ze |
| badiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | badiah his son after him: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his co | | 8 The fifth captain for the fifth month was Shamhuth the Izrahite: and in his co |
| urse were twenty and four thousand. | | urse were twenty and four thousand. |
| 9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: a | | 9 The sixth captain for the sixth month was Ira the son of Ikkesh the Tekoite: a |
| nd in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | nd in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the chil | | 10 The seventh captain for the seventh month was Helez the Pelonite, of the chil |
| dren of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | dren of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Z | | 11 The eighth captain for the eighth month was Sibbecai the Hushathite, of the Z |
| arhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | arhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benj | | 12 The ninth captain for the ninth month was Abiezer the Anetothite, of the Benj |
| amites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | amites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Za | | 13 The tenth captain for the tenth month was Maharai the Netophathite, of the Za |
| rhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | rhites: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of t | | 14 The eleventh captain for the eleventh month was Benaiah the Pirathonite, of t |
| he children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | he children of Ephraim: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Oth | | 15 The twelfth captain for the twelfth month was Heldai the Netophathite, of Oth |
| niel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. | | niel: and in his course were twenty and four thousand. |
| 16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Elieze | | 16 Furthermore over the tribes of Israel: the ruler of the Reubenites was Elieze |
| r the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: | | r the son of Zichri: of the Simeonites, Shephatiah the son of Maachah: |
| 17 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: | | 17 Of the Levites, Hashabiah the son of Kemuel: of the Aaronites, Zadok: |
| 18 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of M | | 18 Of Judah, Elihu, one of the brethren of David: of Issachar, Omri the son of M |
| ichael: | | ichael: |
| 19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azr | | 19 Of Zebulun, Ishmaiah the son of Obadiah: of Naphtali, Jerimoth the son of Azr |
| iel: | | iel: |
n | 20 Of the children of Ephraim, Hoshea the son of Azaziah: of the half tribe of M | n | 20 Of the children of Ephraim, Hosea, the son of Azaziah; of the half tribe of M |
| anasseh, Joel the son of Pedaiah: | | anasseh, Joel, the son of Pedaiah; |
| 21 Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjam | | 21 Of the half tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo the son of Zechariah: of Benjam |
| in, Jaasiel the son of Abner: | | in, Jaasiel the son of Abner: |
| 22 Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of I | | 22 Of Dan, Azareel the son of Jeroham. These were the princes of the tribes of I |
| srael. | | srael. |
| 23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: becaus | | 23 But David took not the number of them from twenty years old and under: becaus |
| e the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens. | | e the LORD had said he would increase Israel like to the stars of the heavens. |
| 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there f | | 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there f |
| ell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of th | | ell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of th |
| e chronicles of king David. | | e chronicles of king David. |
| 25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the sto | | 25 And over the king's treasures was Azmaveth the son of Adiel: and over the sto |
| rehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, | | rehouses in the fields, in the cities, and in the villages, and in the castles, |
| was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: | | was Jehonathan the son of Uzziah: |
| 26 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ez | | 26 And over them that did the work of the field for tillage of the ground was Ez |
| ri the son of Chelub: | | ri the son of Chelub: |
| 27 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vin | | 27 And over the vineyards was Shimei the Ramathite: over the increase of the vin |
| eyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite: | | eyards for the wine cellars was Zabdi the Shiphmite: |
n | 28 And over the olive trees and the sycomore trees that were in the low plains w | n | 28 And over the olive trees and the sycamore trees that were in the low plains w |
| as Baal-hanan the Gederite: and over the cellars of oil was Joash: | | as Baal-hanan, the Gederite; and over the cellars of oil was Joash; |
| 29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the | | 29 And over the herds that fed in Sharon was Shitrai the Sharonite: and over the |
| herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai: | | herds that were in the valleys was Shaphat the son of Adlai: |
n | 30 Over the camels also was Obil the Ishmaelite: and over the asses was Jehdeiah | n | 30 Over the camels also was Obil, the Ishmaelite; and over the asses was Jedeiah |
| the Meronothite: | | , the Meronothite; |
| 31 And over the flocks was Jaziz the Hagerite. All these were the rulers of the | | 31 And over the flocks was Jaziz, the Hagarite. All these were the rulers of the |
| substance which was king David's. | | substance which was King David's. |
| 32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and J | | 32 Also Jonathan David's uncle was a counsellor, a wise man, and a scribe: and J |
| ehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: | | ehiel the son of Hachmoni was with the king's sons: |
| 33 And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king | | 33 And Ahithophel was the king's counsellor: and Hushai the Archite was the king |
| 's companion: | | 's companion: |
| 34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the g | | 34 And after Ahithophel was Jehoiada the son of Benaiah, and Abiathar: and the g |
| eneral of the king's army was Joab. | | eneral of the king's army was Joab. |
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| ## Chapter 28 | | ## Chapter 28 |
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| 1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and | | 1 And David assembled all the princes of Israel, the princes of the tribes, and |
| the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the cap | | the captains of the companies that ministered to the king by course, and the cap |
| tains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over | | tains over the thousands, and captains over the hundreds, and the stewards over |
| all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers | | all the substance and possession of the king, and of his sons, with the officers |
| , and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. | | , and with the mighty men, and with all the valiant men, unto Jerusalem. |
| 2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, an | | 2 Then David the king stood up upon his feet, and said, Hear me, my brethren, an |
| d my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ar | | d my people: As for me, I had in mine heart to build an house of rest for the ar |
| k of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made re | | k of the covenant of the LORD, and for the footstool of our God, and had made re |
| ady for the building: | | ady for the building: |
| 3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou | | 3 But God said unto me, Thou shalt not build an house for my name, because thou |
| hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood. | | hast been a man of war, and hast shed blood. |
| 4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to b | | 4 Howbeit the LORD God of Israel chose me before all the house of my father to b |
| e king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of th | | e king over Israel for ever: for he hath chosen Judah to be the ruler; and of th |
| e house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he lik | | e house of Judah, the house of my father; and among the sons of my father he lik |
| ed me to make me king over all Israel: | | ed me to make me king over all Israel: |
| 5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Sol | | 5 And of all my sons, (for the LORD hath given me many sons,) he hath chosen Sol |
| omon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. | | omon my son to sit upon the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. |
| 6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: f | | 6 And he said unto me, Solomon thy son, he shall build my house and my courts: f |
| or I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. | | or I have chosen him to be my son, and I will be his father. |
| 7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my com | | 7 Moreover I will establish his kingdom for ever, if he be constant to do my com |
| mandments and my judgments, as at this day. | | mandments and my judgments, as at this day. |
| 8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in | | 8 Now therefore in the sight of all Israel the congregation of the LORD, and in |
| the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your | | the audience of our God, keep and seek for all the commandments of the LORD your |
| God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for yo | | God: that ye may possess this good land, and leave it for an inheritance for yo |
| ur children after you for ever. | | ur children after you for ever. |
| 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with | | 9 And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with |
| a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and | | a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and |
| understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be | | understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be |
| found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. | | found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever. |
| 10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctu | | 10 Take heed now; for the LORD hath chosen thee to build an house for the sanctu |
| ary: be strong, and do it. | | ary: be strong, and do it. |
n | 11 Then David gave to Solomon his son the pattern of the porch, and of the house | n | 11 Then David gave to Solomon, his son, the pattern of the porch, and of the hou |
| s thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, and | | ses thereof, and of the treasuries thereof, and of the upper chambers thereof, a |
| of the inner parlours thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, | | nd of the inner parlors thereof, and of the place of the mercy seat, |
| 12 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house | | 12 And the pattern of all that he had by the spirit, of the courts of the house |
| of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house | | of the LORD, and of all the chambers round about, of the treasuries of the house |
| of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: | | of God, and of the treasuries of the dedicated things: |
| 13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of | | 13 Also for the courses of the priests and the Levites, and for all the work of |
| the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the | | the service of the house of the LORD, and for all the vessels of service in the |
| house of the LORD. | | house of the LORD. |
| 14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all mann | | 14 He gave of gold by weight for things of gold, for all instruments of all mann |
| er of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all inst | | er of service; silver also for all instruments of silver by weight, for all inst |
| ruments of every kind of service: | | ruments of every kind of service: |
| 15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by | | 15 Even the weight for the candlesticks of gold, and for their lamps of gold, by |
| weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlestic | | weight for every candlestick, and for the lamps thereof: and for the candlestic |
| ks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof | | ks of silver by weight, both for the candlestick, and also for the lamps thereof |
| , according to the use of every candlestick. | | , according to the use of every candlestick. |
| 16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and | | 16 And by weight he gave gold for the tables of shewbread, for every table; and |
| likewise silver for the tables of silver: | | likewise silver for the tables of silver: |
| 17 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the g | | 17 Also pure gold for the fleshhooks, and the bowls, and the cups: and for the g |
| olden basins he gave gold by weight for every basin; and likewise silver by weig | | olden basins he gave gold by weight for every basin; and likewise silver by weig |
| ht for every basin of silver: | | ht for every basin of silver: |
| 18 And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern | | 18 And for the altar of incense refined gold by weight; and gold for the pattern |
| of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the a | | of the chariot of the cherubims, that spread out their wings, and covered the a |
| rk of the covenant of the LORD. | | rk of the covenant of the LORD. |
| 19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon | | 19 All this, said David, the LORD made me understand in writing by his hand upon |
| me, even all the works of this pattern. | | me, even all the works of this pattern. |
| 20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: | | 20 And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: |
| fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he | | fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he |
| will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for | | will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for |
| the service of the house of the LORD. | | the service of the house of the LORD. |
t | 21 And, behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be w | t | 21 And behold, the courses of the priests and the Levites, even they shall be wi |
| ith thee for all the service of the house of God: and there shall be with thee f | | th thee for all the service of the house of God; and there shall be with thee fo |
| or all manner of workmanship every willing skilful man, for any manner of servic | | r all manner of workmanship every willing skillful man for any manner of service |
| e: also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. | | ; also the princes and all the people will be wholly at thy commandment. |
| | | |
| ## Chapter 29 | | ## Chapter 29 |
| | | |
| 1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, who | | 1 Furthermore David the king said unto all the congregation, Solomon my son, who |
| m alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the | | m alone God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the work is great: for the |
| palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. | | palace is not for man, but for the LORD God. |
| 2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for thi | | 2 Now I have prepared with all my might for the house of my God the gold for thi |
| ngs to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for t | | ngs to be made of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and the brass for t |
| hings of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx s | | hings of brass, the iron for things of iron, and wood for things of wood; onyx s |
| tones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all m | | tones, and stones to be set, glistering stones, and of divers colours, and all m |
| anner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. | | anner of precious stones, and marble stones in abundance. |
| 3 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mi | | 3 Moreover, because I have set my affection to the house of my God, I have of mi |
| ne own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my Go | | ne own proper good, of gold and silver, which I have given to the house of my Go |
| d, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, | | d, over and above all that I have prepared for the holy house, |
| 4 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand | | 4 Even three thousand talents of gold, of the gold of Ophir, and seven thousand |
| talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: | | talents of refined silver, to overlay the walls of the houses withal: |
| 5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all | | 5 The gold for things of gold, and the silver for things of silver, and for all |
| manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to | | manner of work to be made by the hands of artificers. And who then is willing to |
| consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? | | consecrate his service this day unto the LORD? |
| 6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the cap | | 6 Then the chief of the fathers and princes of the tribes of Israel, and the cap |
| tains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered | | tains of thousands and of hundreds, with the rulers of the king's work, offered |
| willingly, | | willingly, |
| 7 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and | | 7 And gave for the service of the house of God of gold five thousand talents and |
| ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen t | | ten thousand drams, and of silver ten thousand talents, and of brass eighteen t |
| housand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. | | housand talents, and one hundred thousand talents of iron. |
| 8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the | | 8 And they with whom precious stones were found gave them to the treasure of the |
| house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. | | house of the LORD, by the hand of Jehiel the Gershonite. |
| 9 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfec | | 9 Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfec |
| t heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced wit | | t heart they offered willingly to the LORD: and David the king also rejoiced wit |
| h great joy. | | h great joy. |
| 10 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, | | 10 Wherefore David blessed the LORD before all the congregation: and David said, |
| Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. | | Blessed be thou, LORD God of Israel our father, for ever and ever. |
| 11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victor | | 11 Thine, O LORD, is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victor |
| y, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thi | | y, and the majesty: for all that is in the heaven and in the earth is thine; thi |
| ne is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. | | ne is the kingdom, O LORD, and thou art exalted as head above all. |
| 12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine | | 12 Both riches and honour come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine |
| hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give str | | hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give str |
| ength unto all. | | ength unto all. |
| 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. | | 13 Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. |
| 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willi | | 14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willi |
| ngly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we give | | ngly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we give |
| n thee. | | n thee. |
| 15 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: ou | | 15 For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: ou |
| r days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. | | r days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding. |
| 16 O LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house f | | 16 O LORD our God, all this store that we have prepared to build thee an house f |
| or thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own. | | or thine holy name cometh of thine hand, and is all thine own. |
| 17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in upright | | 17 I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in upright |
| ness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all t | | ness. As for me, in the uprightness of mine heart I have willingly offered all t |
| hese things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to | | hese things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, which are present here, to |
| offer willingly unto thee. | | offer willingly unto thee. |
| 18 O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever | | 18 O LORD God of Abraham, Isaac, and of Israel, our fathers, keep this for ever |
| in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their | | in the imagination of the thoughts of the heart of thy people, and prepare their |
| heart unto thee: | | heart unto thee: |
| 19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy t | | 19 And give unto Solomon my son a perfect heart, to keep thy commandments, thy t |
| estimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palac | | estimonies, and thy statutes, and to do all these things, and to build the palac |
| e, for the which I have made provision. | | e, for the which I have made provision. |
| 20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all | | 20 And David said to all the congregation, Now bless the LORD your God. And all |
| the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their hea | | the congregation blessed the LORD God of their fathers, and bowed down their hea |
| ds, and worshipped the LORD, and the king. | | ds, and worshipped the LORD, and the king. |
| 21 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unt | | 21 And they sacrificed sacrifices unto the LORD, and offered burnt offerings unt |
| o the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand r | | o the LORD, on the morrow after that day, even a thousand bullocks, a thousand r |
| ams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundan | | ams, and a thousand lambs, with their drink offerings, and sacrifices in abundan |
| ce for all Israel: | | ce for all Israel: |
| 22 And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And th | | 22 And did eat and drink before the LORD on that day with great gladness. And th |
| ey made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the | | ey made Solomon the son of David king the second time, and anointed him unto the |
| LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest. | | LORD to be the chief governor, and Zadok to be priest. |
| 23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his fathe | | 23 Then Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king instead of David his fathe |
| r, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. | | r, and prospered; and all Israel obeyed him. |
| 24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king Da | | 24 And all the princes, and the mighty men, and all the sons likewise of king Da |
| vid, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. | | vid, submitted themselves unto Solomon the king. |
| 25 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and be | | 25 And the LORD magnified Solomon exceedingly in the sight of all Israel, and be |
| stowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Isr | | stowed upon him such royal majesty as had not been on any king before him in Isr |
| ael. | | ael. |
| 26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. | | 26 Thus David the son of Jesse reigned over all Israel. |
| 27 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned | | 27 And the time that he reigned over Israel was forty years; seven years reigned |
| he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. | | he in Hebron, and thirty and three years reigned he in Jerusalem. |
| 28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon | | 28 And he died in a good old age, full of days, riches, and honour: and Solomon |
| his son reigned in his stead. | | his son reigned in his stead. |
| 29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in t | | 29 Now the acts of David the king, first and last, behold, they are written in t |
| he book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the bo | | he book of Samuel the seer, and in the book of Nathan the prophet, and in the bo |
| ok of Gad the seer, | | ok of Gad the seer, |
| 30 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over | | 30 With all his reign and his might, and the times that went over him, and over |
| Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries. | | Israel, and over all the kingdoms of the countries. |
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