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1 Chronicles 21:16

King James Version (KJV)

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Scripture focus

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 Jerusalem. Then David and the elders [of Israel, who were] clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.

1 Chronicles 21:16 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 1 Chronicles 21:16

Theological / Devotional

Saw the angel. Compare Numbers 22:31, which reports Balaam’s eyes being opened to see the angel of the Lord standing in the way.

Drawn sword. The same description is given of the angel who stood in the way to intercept Balaam (Numbers 22:23).

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