and Zabad his son, and Shuthelah his son, and Ezer, and Elead, whom the men of Gath that were born in the land killed, because they came down to take away their cattle.

And certain of them had charge of the vessels of service, for by count were these brought in and by count were these taken out.

I will be his father, and he shall be my son. And I will not take my loving kindness away from him as I took it from him who was before thee.

So Gad came to David, and said to him, Thus says LORD, Take which thou will:

And Ornan said to 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 for burnt-offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meal-offering. I gi

And king David said to Ornan, No, but I will truly buy it for the full price. For I will not take that which is thine for LORD, nor offer a burnt-offering without cost.

But David did not take the number of them from twenty years old and under, because LORD had said he would increase Israel like the stars of heaven.

Take heed now, for LORD has chosen thee to build a house for the sanctuary. Be strong, and do it.