2 Samuel 24:8

“So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.”

"So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days." - 2 Samuel 24:8
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What does 2 Samuel 24:8 mean?

The Bible verse 2 Samuel 24:8 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days." This verse is part of the larger context of King David's sin in taking a census of the people of…

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Counting the Days: A Journey of Reflection and Obedience

In 2 Samuel 24:8, we read, "So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days." This brief yet profound verse encapsulates a significant moment in the life of King David and invites us to reflect on the themes of…

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A Prayer for Reflection and Redemption in Our Journey

Heavenly Father, As we approach Your throne in prayer, we come with humble hearts and sincere devotion, seeking to connect with You in our journey through life. Today, we bring to mind the words of 2 Samuel 24:8, which state, “So when they had gone through all the land, they…

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2 Samuel 24:5 - "¶ And they passed over Jordan, and pitched in Aroer, on the right side of the city that lieth in the midst of the river of Gad, and toward Jazer:"
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2 Samuel 22:8 - "Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was wroth."
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2 Samuel 24:18 - "And Gad came that day to David, and said unto him, Go up, rear an altar unto the LORD in the threshingfloor of Araunah the Jebusite."