1 Chronicles 21:8

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 21:8 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.
1 Chronicles 21:8 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
8And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I have sinned: Sa2 12:13, Sa2 24:10; Psa 25:11, Psa 32:5; Jer 3:13; Luk 15:18, Luk 15:19; Jo1 1:9 do away: Psa 51:1-3; Hos 14:2; Joh 1:29 I have done: Gen 34:7; Sa1 13:13, Sa1 26:21; Sa2 13:13; Ch2 10:9 Next: 1 Chronicles Chapter 22”
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