1 Chronicles 21:24

Modern English Version

Then King David said to Ornan, “No, for I will surely acquire it for the full price, for I will not take what is yours for the Lord, nor offer burnt offerings that cost me nothing.”

Cross References

Genesis 14:23

that I will take nothing that is yours, not a thread or a sandal strap; lest you say, ‘I have made Abram rich.’

Genesis 23:13

Then he spoke to Ephron in the hearing of the people of the land, saying, “Indeed, if you will give it, please hear me. I will give you money for the field; take it from me and I will bury my dead there.”

Genesis 23:9

that he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he owns, at the end of his field. Let him give it to me in your presence for the full price for a burial site.”

2 Samuel 24:24

However, the king said to Araunah, “No, for I will certainly purchase from you for a fair price. I will not offer up to the Lord burnt offerings that cost me nothing.” So David purchased the threshing floor and the oxen for fifty shekels of silver.

1 Chronicles 21:23

So Ornan replied to David, “Take it for yourself, and let my lord the king do whatever seems good in his eyes. Look, I will give the oxen for the burnt offerings, the threshing wagons for wood, and the wheat for the grain offering. I will give it all.”

1 Chronicles 21:25

So David gave Ornan six hundred shekels of gold by weight for the site,

Romans 12:17

Repay no one evil for evil. Commend what is honest in the sight of all men.