I Chronicles 21:16
The Scripture
(16) And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In chapter 21 the people of Israel gather to hear the judgment of the prophet Haggai, who warns that the people have neglected the temple and the house of the Lord. The chapter emphasizes the importance of worship and faithfulness to God, showing that neglect leads to loss and that restoration begins with proper sacrifice. It also records the restoration of the temple and the people's return to God's service.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Genesis 3:24Exodus 14:19Exodus 14:20Numbers 22:31Joshua 5:13Joshua 5:14II Kings 6:17I Kings 21:27II Kings 19:1Psalms 35:13Psalms 35:14Jonah 3:6
Related verses (shared words)
II Samuel 24:16Revelation 15:6Numbers 22:31Judges 5:27Judges 13:20Revelation 5:8