19
David did what Gad told him in obedience to God's command.
20
Meanwhile Araunah had quit threshing the wheat and was watching the angel; his four sons took cover and hid.
21
David came up to Araunah. When Araunah saw David, he left the threshing floor and bowed deeply before David, honoring the king.
22
David said to Araunah, "Give me the site of the threshing floor so I can build an altar to God. Charge me the market price; we're going to put an end to this disaster."
23
"O master, my king," said Araunah, "just take it; do whatever you want with it! Look, here's an ox for the burnt offering and threshing paddles for the fuel and wheat for the meal offering - it's all yours!"
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.