1 CHRONICLES 21:23 — KING JAMES VERSION 0 0
“And Ornan said unto David, Take it to thee, and let my lord the king do that which is good in his eyes: lo, I give thee the oxen also for burnt offerings, and the threshing instruments for wood, and the wheat for the meat offering; I give it all.”
Ornan offers all these materials to the king freely, saying "The Lord your God be pleased with you," indicating his hope that God will accept David's worship and grant the king favor. Ornan's blessing formula expresses both his faith in the God of Israel and his desire for divine favor upon the king. The religious sentiment expressed by Ornan suggests that even this non-Israelite recognizes the significance of the moment and the importance of placating the God of Israel. Ornan's generosity and his blessing represent an expression of covenant solidarity and religious hope that transcends ethnic boundaries. The offering of all materials without expectation of compensation demonstrates the highest form of devotion and an understanding that some actions transcend commercial transaction and belong to the realm of religious obligation and love.
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