2 Samuel 24:24

New International Reader's Version

But the king replied to Araunah, “No. I want to pay you for it. I won’t sacrifice to the Lord my God burnt offerings that haven’t cost me anything.” So David bought the threshing floor and the oxen. He paid 20 ounces of silver for them.

Cross References

Genesis 23:11

“No, sir,” Ephron said. “Listen to me. I will give you the field. I’ll also give you the cave that’s in the field. I will give it to you in front of my people. Bury your wife.”

Genesis 23:13

He spoke to Ephron so they could hear him. He said, “Please listen to me. I’ll pay the price of the field. Accept it from me. Then I can bury my wife there.”

Genesis 23:16

Abraham agreed to Ephron’s offer. He weighed out for Ephron the price he had named. The Hittites there had heard the amount. The price was ten pounds of silver. Abraham measured it by the weights that were used by merchants.

1 Chronicles 21:1

Satan rose up against Israel. He stirred up David to count the men of Israel.

1 Chronicles 22:1

David announced, “The house of the Lord God will be built here. Israel’s altar for burnt offerings will also be here.”

Romans 12:17

Don’t pay back evil with evil. Be careful to do what everyone thinks is right.