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Berean Standard Bible

“Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.””

2 Samuel 24:1

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Again the anger of the Lord burns against Israel, and David is stirred up to take a census. The chapter is the final major episode of David's reign.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Again Yahweh’s anger burned against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, “Go, count Israel and Judah.”

King James Version (KJV)

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

American Standard Version (ASV)

And again the anger of Jehovah was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Again the wrath of the Lord was burning against Israel, and moving David against them, he said, Go, take the number of Israel and Judah.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y VOLVIÓ el furor de Jehová á encenderse contra Israel, é incitó á David contra ellos á que dijese: Ve, cuenta á Israel y á Judá.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Una vez más la ira del Señor se encendió contra Israel, e incitó a David a hacer un censo nacional.

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