2 Samuel 24:11

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2 Samuel 24:11 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

When David got up in the morning, a revelation from the LORD had come to Gad the prophet, David’s seer:

King James Version KJV

For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

American Standard Version ASV

And when David rose up in the morning, the word of Jehovah came unto the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Bible in Basic English BBE

And David got up in the morning; now the word of the Lord had come to the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

Free Bible Version FBV

When David got up in the morning, the Lord had sent a message to the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

And when Dauid was vp in the morning, the worde of the Lord came vnto the Prophet Gad Dauids Seer, saying,

Young's Literal Translation YLT

And David riseth in the morning, and the word of Jehovah hath been unto Gad the prophet, seer of David, saying,

World English Bible WEB

When David rose up in the morning, the LORD’s word came to the prophet Gad, David’s seer, saying,

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For when David had risen in the morning, the word of the LORD came to the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying,

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And David arose in the morning, and the word of the Lord came to Gad the prophet and the seer of David, saying:

Translation for Translators T4T

When David got up the next morning, Yahweh gave a message to the prophet Gad. He said to him,

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2 Samuel 24:11 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB וַ/יָּ֥קָם דָּוִ֖ד בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר וּ/דְבַר יְהוָ֗ה הָיָה֙ אֶל גָּ֣ד הַ/נָּבִ֔יא חֹזֵ֥ה דָוִ֖ד לֵ/אמֹֽר

וַ/יָּ֥קָם qûwm H6965 -kamai Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

דָּוִ֖ד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר bôqer H1242 morning Prep | N-ms

וּ/דְבַר dâbâr H1697 Chronicles Conj | N-ms

יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper

הָיָה֙ hâyâh H1961 to be V-Qal-Perf-3ms

אֶל ʼêl H413 to(wards) Prep

גָּ֣ד Gâd H1410 Gad N-proper

הַ/נָּבִ֔יא nâbîyʼ H5030 prophet Art | N-ms

חֹזֵ֥ה chôzeh H2374 seer N-ms

דָוִ֖ד Dâvid H1732 David N-proper

לֵ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 to say Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

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Hebrew Word Reference — 2 Samuel 24:11

וַ/יָּ֥קָם qûwm H6965 "-kamai" Conj | V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms

Qum means to rise or stand up, used in various contexts like rising to power or standing firm, as seen in Jeremiah and Ezra.

Definition: Combined with lev (לֵב "Leb" H3820B) § -Kamai = "my adversary" Leb-kamai, i.e., people of Gambulai

Usage: Occurs in 596 OT verses. KJV: abide, accomplish, [idiom] be clearer, confirm, continue, decree, [idiom] be dim, endure, [idiom] enemy, enjoin, get up, make good, help, hold, (help to) lift up (again), make, [idiom] but newly, ordain, perform, pitch, raise (up), rear (up), remain, (a-) rise (up) (again, against), rouse up, set (up), (e-) stablish, (make to) stand (up), stir up, strengthen, succeed, (as-, make) sure(-ly), (be) up(-hold, -rising). See also: Genesis 4:8; Numbers 30:13; Ruth 4:10.

דָּוִ֖ד Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Definition: A king of the tribe of Judah living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at Rut.4.17; son of: Jesse (H3448) and Nahash (H5176I); brother of: Eliab (H0446I), Abinadab (H0041I), Shimeah (H8093), Zeruiah (H6870), Abigail (H0026H)(?), Nethanel (H5417H), Raddai (H7288), Ozem (H0684) and Elihu (H0453J); married to Michal (H4324), Abigail (H0026), Ahinoam (H0293H), Maacah (H4601I), Haggith (H2294), Abital (H0037), Eglah (H5698) and Bathsheba (H1339); father of: Amnon (H0550), Chileab (H3609), Absalom (H0053), Adonijah (H0138), Shephatiah (H8203), Ithream (H3507), Shammua (H8051H), Shobab (H7727), Nathan (H5416), Solomon (H8010), Ibhar (H2984), Elishua (H0474), Nepheg (H5298H), Japhia (H3309I), Elishama (H0476H), Eliada (H0450), Eliphelet (H0467), Tamar (H8559H), Elpelet (H0467I), Nogah (H5052) and Jerimoth (H3406N) Also named: Daueid, Dauid, Dabid (Δαυείδ, Δαυίδ, Δαβίδ "David" G1138) § David = "beloved" youngest son of Jesse and second king of Israel

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

בַּ/בֹּ֑קֶר bôqer H1242 "morning" Prep | N-ms

The break of day or morning, a time of new beginnings, as in the morning sacrifices in Exodus 29:39 or the resurrection of Jesus on the first day of the week in John 20:1.

Definition: 1) morning, break of day 1a) morning 1a1) of end of night 1a2) of coming of daylight 1a3) of coming of sunrise 1a4) of beginning of day 1a5) of bright joy after night of distress (fig.) 1b) morrow, next day, next morning

Usage: Occurs in 189 OT verses. KJV: ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. See also: Genesis 1:5; 1 Samuel 11:11; Psalms 5:4.

וּ/דְבַר dâbâr H1697 "Chronicles" Conj | N-ms

A word or thing, like a matter or affair, as seen in the book of Chronicles where it refers to the events and words of kings. It can also mean a cause or reason for something.

Definition: This name means word, speaking

Usage: Occurs in 1290 OT verses. KJV: act, advice, affair, answer, [idiom] any such (thing), because of, book, business, care, case, cause, certain rate, [phrase] chronicles, commandment, [idiom] commune(-ication), [phrase] concern(-ing), [phrase] confer, counsel, [phrase] dearth, decree, deed, [idiom] disease, due, duty, effect, [phrase] eloquent, errand, (evil favoured-) ness, [phrase] glory, [phrase] harm, hurt, [phrase] iniquity, [phrase] judgment, language, [phrase] lying, manner, matter, message, (no) thing, oracle, [idiom] ought, [idiom] parts, [phrase] pertaining, [phrase] please, portion, [phrase] power, promise, provision, purpose, question, rate, reason, report, request, [idiom] (as hast) said, sake, saying, sentence, [phrase] sign, [phrase] so, some (uncleanness), somewhat to say, [phrase] song, speech, [idiom] spoken, talk, task, [phrase] that, [idiom] there done, thing (concerning), thought, [phrase] thus, tidings, what(-soever), [phrase] wherewith, which, word, work. See also: Genesis 11:1; Exodus 23:8; Deuteronomy 18:21.

יְהוָ֗ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper

Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.

Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)

Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.

הָיָה֙ hâyâh H1961 "to be" V-Qal-Perf-3ms

The Hebrew word for to be means to exist or come into being. It is used to describe something that happens or comes to pass, like in Genesis where God creates the world.

Definition: 1) to be, become, come to pass, exist, happen, fall out 1a) (Qal) 1a1) --- 1a1a) to happen, fall out, occur, take place, come about, come to pass 1a1b) to come about, come to pass 1a2) to come into being, become 1a2a) to arise, appear, come 1a2b) to become 1a2b1) to become 1a2b2) to become like 1a2b3) to be instituted, be established 1a3) to be 1a3a) to exist, be in existence 1a3b) to abide, remain, continue (with word of place or time) 1a3c) to stand, lie, be in, be at, be situated (with word of locality) 1a3d) to accompany, be with 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to occur, come to pass, be done, be brought about 1b2) to be done, be finished, be gone

Usage: Occurs in 3131 OT verses. KJV: beacon, [idiom] altogether, be(-come), accomplished, committed, like), break, cause, come (to pass), do, faint, fall, [phrase] follow, happen, [idiom] have, last, pertain, quit (one-) self, require, [idiom] use. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 17:4; Genesis 36:11.

אֶל ʼêl H413 "to(wards)" Prep

This Hebrew word means 'to' or 'toward', showing direction or movement. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus, to indicate where someone is going. The KJV translates it in various ways, like 'about', 'according to', or 'against'.

Definition: 1) to, toward, unto (of motion) 2) into (limit is actually entered) 2a) in among 3) toward (of direction, not necessarily physical motion) 4) against (motion or direction of a hostile character) 5) in addition to, to 6) concerning, in regard to, in reference to, on account of 7) according to (rule or standard) 8) at, by, against (of one's presence) 9) in between, in within, to within, unto (idea of motion to)

Usage: Occurs in 4205 OT verses. KJV: about, according to, after, against, among, as for, at, because(-fore, -side), both...and, by, concerning, for, from, [idiom] hath, in(-to), near, (out) of, over, through, to(-ward), under, unto, upon, whether, with(-in). See also: Genesis 1:9; Genesis 21:14; Genesis 31:13.

גָּ֣ד Gâd H1410 "Gad" N-proper

Gad was the seventh son of Jacob and the founder of the tribe of Gad, which was one of the twelve tribes of Israel. He was also the name of a prophet during David's time.

Definition: A man living at the time of United Monarchy, first mentioned at 1Sa.22.5 § Gad = "troop" 1) seventh son of Jacob by Zilpah, Leah's handmaid, and full brother of Asher. 2) the tribe descended from Gad 3) a prophet during the time of David; appears to have joined David when in the hold; reappears in connection with the punishment for taking a census; also assisted in the arrangements for the musical service of the "house of God"

Usage: Occurs in 69 OT verses. KJV: Gad. See also: Genesis 30:11; Joshua 22:10; Jeremiah 49:1.

הַ/נָּבִ֔יא nâbîyʼ H5030 "prophet" Art | N-ms

A prophet is someone who speaks for God, like a spokesperson. This word is used in the Bible to describe true and false prophets, like those in 1 and 2 Kings.

Definition: 1) spokesman, speaker, prophet 1a) prophet 1b) false prophet 1c) heathen prophet Aramaic equivalent: ne.vi (נְבִיא "prophet" H5029)

Usage: Occurs in 288 OT verses. KJV: prophecy, that prophesy, prophet. See also: Genesis 20:7; 2 Kings 24:2; Psalms 51:2.

חֹזֵ֥ה chôzeh H2374 "seer" N-ms

A seer or prophet, someone who receives visions from God, like those mentioned in 1 Samuel and Isaiah. This word is used to describe people with spiritual insight.

Definition: 1) seer 1a) seer 1b) vision

Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: agreement, prophet, see that, seer, (star-) gazer. See also: 2 Samuel 24:11; 2 Chronicles 33:18; Isaiah 28:15.

דָוִ֖ד Dâvid H1732 "David" N-proper

David was the youngest son of Jesse and a king of Judah, first mentioned in Ruth 4:17, and an ancestor of Jesus.

Usage: Occurs in 912 OT verses. KJV: David. See also: Ruth 4:17; 1 Samuel 20:41; 1 Samuel 27:9.

לֵ/אמֹֽר ʼâmar H559 "to say" Prep | V-Qal-Inf-a

This Hebrew word means to say or speak, and it's used in many different ways in the Bible. It can mean to command, promise, or think, and it's translated in the KJV as 'answer', 'appoint', or 'command'.

Definition: 1) to say, speak, utter 1a) (Qal) to say, to answer, to say in one's heart, to think, to command, to promise, to intend 1b) (Niphal) to be told, to be said, to be called 1c) (Hithpael) to boast, to act proudly 1d) (Hiphil) to avow, to avouch Aramaic equivalent: a.mar (אֲמַר "to say" H0560)

Usage: Occurs in 4337 OT verses. KJV: answer, appoint, avouch, bid, boast self, call, certify, challenge, charge, [phrase] (at the, give) command(-ment), commune, consider, declare, demand, [idiom] desire, determine, [idiom] expressly, [idiom] indeed, [idiom] intend, name, [idiom] plainly, promise, publish, report, require, say, speak (against, of), [idiom] still, [idiom] suppose, talk, tell, term, [idiom] that is, [idiom] think, use (speech), utter, [idiom] verily, [idiom] yet. See also: Genesis 1:3; Genesis 18:23; Genesis 25:32.

Study Notes — 2 Samuel 24:11

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2 Samuel 24:11 Summary
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Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 24:11
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Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11
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Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11
Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11
Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 24:11
Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 24:11
Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

Context — Judgment for David’s Sin

9And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000. 10After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”

11When David got up in the morning, the word of the LORD had come to Gad the prophet, David’s seer:

12“Go and tell David that this is what the LORD says: ‘I am offering you three options. Choose one of them, and I will carry it out against you.’” 13So Gad went and said to David, “Do you choose to endure three years of famine in your land, three months of fleeing the pursuit of your enemies, or three days of plague upon your land? Now then, think it over and decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.”

Cross References

	Reference	Text (BSB)
1	1 Samuel 22:5	Then the prophet Gad said to David, “Do not stay in the stronghold. Depart and go into the land of Judah.” So David left and went to the forest of Hereth.
2	1 Samuel 9:9	(Formerly in Israel, a man on his way to inquire of God would say, “Come, let us go to the seer.” For the prophet of today was formerly called the seer.)
3	1 Chronicles 29:29	Now the acts of King David, from first to last, are indeed written in the Chronicles of Samuel the Seer, the Chronicles of Nathan the Prophet, and the Chronicles of Gad the Seer,
4	1 Chronicles 2:19	When Azubah died, Caleb married Ephrath, who bore to him Hur.

2 Samuel 24:11 Summary

[This verse shows how God spoke to David through a prophet named Gad after David had realized his sin in numbering the troops. It highlights the importance of humility and seeking God's forgiveness, as seen in Psalm 51:17, where David writes about the importance of a broken and contrite heart. By seeking God's forgiveness and listening to His voice, we can avoid the consequences of our actions and find restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9.]

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did a revelation from the Lord come to Gad the prophet instead of directly to David?

The Bible doesn't explicitly state why, but it's possible that God chose to communicate through Gad because of his role as David's seer, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:11, similar to how God spoke through prophets like Nathan in 2 Samuel 7:1-17.

What is the significance of David getting up in the morning to receive the revelation?

The timing may indicate that David had spent the night in prayer and repentance after realizing his sin, as seen in 2 Samuel 24:10, and was now ready to receive God's message, much like how God spoke to Moses in the morning in Exodus 34:2-3.

Who was Gad the prophet and what was his relationship with David?

Gad is first introduced in 1 Samuel 22:5 as a prophet who advised David, and in 2 Samuel 24:11, he is referred to as David's seer, indicating a close relationship and role as spiritual advisor, similar to how Ahijah served as a prophet to Jeroboam in 1 Kings 11:29-31.

How does this verse relate to David's previous actions in numbering the troops?

This verse is a direct response to David's actions in 2 Samuel 24:9-10, where he sinned by numbering the troops, and now God is speaking to him through Gad to address the consequences of his actions, as seen in the options presented in 2 Samuel 24:12-13.

Reflection Questions

What are some ways I can be more attentive to God's voice in my life, like David was after his mistake?
How can I apply the principle of repentance and seeking God's forgiveness, as seen in David's actions after numbering the troops?
What are some areas in my life where I may be 'numbering the troops' and relying on my own strength instead of trusting in God's provision?
In what ways can I seek to be more humble and receptive to God's messages, whether through prophets, Scripture, or other means?

Gill's Exposition on 2 Samuel 24:11

For when David was up in the morning,.... Which it is probable was very early, he not being able to sleep through the distress of mind he was in; for the words should be rendered, "and David arose in

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on 2 Samuel 24:11

For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David's seer, saying, The word of the Lord came unto the prophet Gad ... saying ...

Matthew Poole's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

David’ s seer; so called, because he was a prophet, now and at other times employed by God to reveal his mind and will to David. See .

Trapp's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

2 Samuel 24:11 For when David was up in the morning, the word of the LORD came unto the prophet Gad, David’ s seer, saying,Ver. 11. And when David was up in the morning.] Having prayed the night afore in faith, that God would take away his iniquity, and own him for his servant, for he knew that he had deserved to be discountenanced and rejected for ever. His sin was doubtless pardoned; but in his people - his pride - he must be punished. Gad therefore cometh to him, and saith in effect, as that other prophet did to the wife of Jeroboam, "I am sent to thee with heavy tidings."

Ellicott's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

(1l) For when David.—Read, and when. There is no suggestion in the original, as seems to be implied in the English, that David’s repentance was in consequence of the visit of Gad; on the contrary, it was in consequence of his repentance and confession that the prophet was sent to him. The prophet Gad.—This prophet has not been mentioned since his warning to David to return from the land of Moab (1 Samuel 22:5); but he had probably been all along one of David’s counsellors. From 1 Chronicles 29:29 it is not unlikely that this account was written by Gad.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

Verse 11. For when David was up] It is supposed that David's contrition arose from the reproof given by Gad, and that in the order of time the reproof came before the confession stated in the 10th verse. 2 Samuel 24:10 David's seer] A holy man of God, under the Divine influence, whom David had as a domestic chaplain.

Cambridge Bible on 2 Samuel 24:11

11. For when David was up in the morning] And David arose in the morning, and, &c.: after the recognition and confession of his sin. The E. V. gives the false impression that the conviction of his sin was the result of Gad’s visit, which is not the meaning of the passage. Gad was not sent until after his confession and prayer for pardon. the prophet Gad, David’s seer] Gad has not been mentioned since he was with David in his wanderings (1 Samuel 22:5), but no doubt had been acting as his confidential counsellor throughout. The word for “seer” is chôzeh, literally “gazer,” a term first used here in place of the older word “seer,” rôeh. See note on 1 Samuel 9:9. The narrative before us was not improbably written by Gad himself (1 Chronicles 29:29).

Barnes' Notes on 2 Samuel 24:11

David’s seer - Margin, references. From the latter passage it is probable that we have here Gad’s narrative.

Whedon's Commentary on 2 Samuel 24:11

11. When David was up — From his bed, where probably all night he had watered his couch with his tears. See Psalms 6:6, which was, perhaps, composed on this sad occasion. Gad — Who had been with him in his early wanderings.