2 Samuel 24:24

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

But David answered, “No! I have to pay you what they're worth. I can't offer the LORD my God a sacrifice that I got for nothing.” So David bought the threshing place and the oxen for fifty pieces of silver.

Cross References

Genesis 23:11

“Sir, the whole field, including the cave, is yours. With my own people as witnesses, I freely give it to you as a burial place for your dead.”

Genesis 23:13

and said to Ephron, “In front of these witnesses, I offer you the full price, so I can bury my wife. Please accept my offer.”

Genesis 23:16

Abraham accepted Ephron's offer and paid him the four hundred pieces of silver in front of everyone at the city gate. That's how Abraham got Ephron's property east of Hebron, which included the field with all its trees, as well as Machpelah Cave at the end of the field.

1 Chronicles 21:1

Satan decided to cause trouble for Israel by making David think it was a good idea to find out how many people there were in Israel and Judah.

1 Chronicles 22:1

David said, “The temple of the LORD God must be built here at this threshing place. And the altar for offering sacrifices will also be here.”

Romans 12:17

Don't ill-treat someone who has ill-treated you. But try to earn the respect of others,