New International VersionAfter they had gone through the entire land, they came back to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
New Living TranslationHaving gone through the entire land for nine months and twenty days, they returned to Jerusalem.
English Standard VersionSo when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Berean Standard BibleAt the end of nine months and twenty days, having gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem.
King James BibleSo when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
New King James VersionSo when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
New American Standard BibleSo when they had roamed about through the whole land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
NASB 1995So when they had gone about through the whole land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
NASB 1977So when they had gone about through the whole land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Legacy Standard BibleSo they had gone about through the whole land, and they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Amplified BibleSo when they had gone about through all the land [taking the census], they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Christian Standard BibleWhen they had gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Holman Christian Standard BibleWhen they had gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and 20 days.
American Standard VersionSo when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Contemporary English VersionAfter they had gone through the whole land, they went back to Jerusalem. It had taken them 9 months and 20 days.
English Revised VersionSo when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhen they had covered the whole country, they came to Jerusalem after 9 months and 20 days.
Good News TranslationSo after nine months and twenty days they returned to Jerusalem, having traveled through the whole country.
International Standard VersionAfter they had traveled throughout the entire land, they returned to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and 20 days.
NET BibleThey went through all the land and after nine months and twenty days came back to Jerusalem.
New Heart English BibleSo when they had gone back and forth through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Webster's Bible TranslationSo when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAt the end of nine months and twenty days, having gone through the whole land, they returned to Jerusalem.
World English BibleSo when they had gone back and forth through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd they go to and fro through all the land, and come in to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days,
Young's Literal Translation And they go to and fro through all the land, and come in at the end of nine months and twenty days to Jerusalem,
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd they will turn aside through all the land, and they will come from the end of nine months and twenty days to Jerusalem. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd having gone through the whole land, after nine months and twenty days, they came to Jerusalem.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd having inspected the entire land, after nine months and twenty days, they were present in Jerusalem.
New American BibleThus they toured the whole land, reaching Jerusalem again after nine months and twenty days.
New Revised Standard VersionSo when they had gone through all the land, they came back to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd they went into all the land and they came after nine months of days to Jerusalem OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917So when they had gone to and fro through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd they compassed the whole land; and they arrived at Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context David's Military Census… 7They went toward the fortress of Tyre and all the cities of the Hivites and Canaanites. Finally, they went on to the Negev of Judah, to Beersheba. 8At the endof ninemonthsand twentydays,having gonethrough the wholeland,they returnedto Jerusalem.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.…
Cross References 1 Chronicles 21:4-8Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem. / And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah. / But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him. ...
Numbers 1:1-3On the first day of the second month of the second year after the Israelites had come out of the land of Egypt, the LORD spoke to Moses in the Tent of Meeting in the Wilderness of Sinai. He said: / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army.
Numbers 26:1-4After the plague had ended, the LORD said to Moses and Eleazar son of Aaron the priest, / “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” / So on the plains of Moab by the Jordan, across from Jericho, Moses and Eleazar the priest issued the instruction, ...
Exodus 30:11-16Then the LORD said to Moses, / “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. ...
1 Samuel 11:8And when Saul numbered them at Bezek, there were 300,000 Israelites and 30,000 men of Judah.
1 Samuel 15:4So Saul summoned the troops and numbered them at Telaim—200,000 foot soldiers and 10,000 men of Judah.
1 Kings 4:20-21The people of Judah and Israel were as numerous as the sand on the seashore, and they were eating and drinking and rejoicing. / And Solomon reigned over all the kingdoms from the Euphrates to the land of the Philistines, as far as the border of Egypt. These kingdoms offered tribute and served Solomon all the days of his life.
1 Kings 9:15-19This is the account of the forced labor that King Solomon imposed to build the house of the LORD, his own palace, the supporting terraces, and the wall of Jerusalem, as well as Hazor, Megiddo, and Gezer. / Pharaoh king of Egypt had attacked and captured Gezer. He had set it on fire, killed the Canaanites who lived in the city, and given it as a dowry to his daughter, Solomon’s wife. / So Solomon rebuilt Gezer, Lower Beth-horon, ...
1 Chronicles 27:23-24David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. / Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.
2 Chronicles 17:14-19These are their numbers according to the houses of their fathers: From Judah, the commanders of thousands: Adnah the commander, and with him 300,000 mighty men of valor; / next to him, Jehohanan the commander, and with him 280,000; / and next to him, Amasiah son of Zichri, the volunteer for the LORD, and with him 200,000 mighty men of valor. ...
Genesis 15:18On that day the LORD made a covenant with Abram, saying, “To your descendants I have given this land—from the river of Egypt to the great River Euphrates—
Joshua 13:1-7Now Joshua was old and well along in years, and the LORD said to him, “You are old and well along in years, but very much of the land remains to be possessed. / This is the land that remains: All the territory of the Philistines and the Geshurites, / from the Shihor east of Egypt to the territory of Ekron on the north (considered to be Canaanite territory)—that of the five Philistine rulers of Gaza, Ashdod, Ashkelon, Gath, and Ekron, as well as that of the Avvites; ...
Joshua 18:9So the men departed and went throughout the land, mapping it city by city into seven portions. Then they returned with the document to Joshua at the camp in Shiloh.
Ezekiel 48:1-29“Now these are the names of the tribes: At the northern frontier, Dan will have one portion bordering the road of Hethlon to Lebo-hamath and running on to Hazar-enan on the border of Damascus with Hamath to the north, and extending from the east side to the west side. / Asher will have one portion bordering the territory of Dan from east to west. / Naphtali will have one portion bordering the territory of Asher from east to west. ...
Acts 1:15In those days Peter stood up among the brothers (a gathering of about a hundred and twenty) and said,
Treasury of Scripture So when they had gone through all the land, they came to Jerusalem at the end of nine months and twenty days. Jump to Previous DirectionEndEntireForthFroJerusalemMonthsNineTwentyWholeJump to Next DirectionEndEntireForthFroJerusalemMonthsNineTwentyWhole2 Samuel 24 1.David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people5.The captains, in nine months and twenty days, gather 1,300,000 fighting men10.David repents, and having three plagues proposed by God, chooses pestilence15.After the death of 70,000, David by prayer prevents the destruction of Jerusalem18.David, by God's direction, purchases Araunah's threshing floor;25.and the plague stopsAt the end of nine months and twenty daysThis phrase indicates the duration of the census conducted by Joab and the commanders of the army under King David's orders. The lengthy period suggests the extensive nature of the task, covering a vast territory. The number nine in biblical numerology often symbolizes divine completeness or finality, while twenty can represent a period of waiting or testing. The census itself was a test of David's reliance on military strength rather than God's provision, which later led to divine judgment. having gone through the whole land
The phrase highlights the comprehensive nature of the census, covering all the tribes of Israel. This reflects the unity and extent of David's kingdom at the time. The land of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, was diverse in geography and culture, encompassing various tribes with distinct identities. The act of counting the people was significant, as it demonstrated the reach of David's rule but also his shift in focus from spiritual dependence to human resources. they returned to Jerusalem
Jerusalem, the political and spiritual center of Israel, was where the results of the census were reported. The city held great significance as the location of the Ark of the Covenant and the future site of the Temple. Returning to Jerusalem symbolizes a return to the heart of Israel's worship and governance. This phrase also foreshadows the impending judgment that would come upon the nation due to the census, as Jerusalem would be the focal point of God's dealings with David and his people. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who ordered the census of the people, which was against God's will. 2. JoabThe commander of David's army, tasked with carrying out the census despite his reservations. 3. Israel and JudahThe territories that were counted during the census, representing the united kingdom under David's rule. 4. JerusalemThe capital city where Joab and his men returned after completing the census. 5. The CensusAn event initiated by David that led to God's displeasure and subsequent judgment on Israel. Teaching Points The Importance of ObedienceDavid's decision to conduct a census without God's command highlights the importance of aligning our actions with God's will. Disobedience can lead to severe consequences. The Role of LeadershipAs a leader, David's choices had a profound impact on the nation. This serves as a reminder of the responsibility leaders have to seek God's guidance in their decisions. Repentance and RestorationDespite his sin, David's account is one of repentance and seeking God's mercy. It teaches us that no matter our mistakes, we can turn back to God and find forgiveness. The Consequences of PrideThe census may have been motivated by pride or a desire to rely on military strength rather than God. This warns us against placing our trust in worldly measures of success. God's SovereigntyThe event underscores God's control over nations and leaders, reminding us that He is the ultimate authority in our lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24
God sent his prophet to threaten David with how many years of famine? Seven (2 Samuel 24:13) Three (I Chronicles 21:12)
If Psalm 47:4 says God chooses Israel's inheritance, why do other Bible passages suggest different territorial boundaries and covenants?
How can the historical timeline of Pharaoh Necho taking control of Judah (2 Chronicles 36:2-4) align with secular Egyptian records?
Why does Solomon's prayer in 1 Kings 8:33-34 promise national restoration to Israel if they repent, when other biblical passages suggest God's judgment can remain despite repentance?Verse 8. - Nine months and twenty days. This long period seems excessive, if nothing more was intended than merely counting the heads of the people, especially as the census was left unfinished. But there might very probably be difficulties with the aliens dwelling in Israel; and it is still more probable that there was a complete examination of all the military resources of the land. The result showed a very different state of things from that described in 1 Samuel 13:19-22, and we can well understand the existence of much elation and war lust among the Israelites on the first flush of pride in their new empire.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew At the endמִקְצֵ֨ה(miq·ṣêh)Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7097:End, extremityof nineתִשְׁעָ֧ה(ṯiš·‘āh)Number - masculine singular
Strong's 8672:Nine, ninthmonthsחֳדָשִׁ֛ים(ḥo·ḏā·šîm)Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 2320:The new moon, a monthand twentyוְעֶשְׂרִ֥ים(wə·‘eś·rîm)Conjunctive waw | Number - common plural
Strong's 6242:Twenty, twentiethdays,י֖וֹם(yō·wm)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117:A dayhaving goneוַיָּשֻׁ֖טוּ(way·yā·šu·ṭū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 7751:To push forth, to lash, to row, to travelthrough the wholeבְּכָל־(bə·ḵāl)Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605:The whole, all, any, everyland,הָאָ֑רֶץ(hā·’ā·reṣ)Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 776:Earth, landthey returnedוַיָּבֹ֜אוּ(way·yā·ḇō·’ū)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, goto Jerusalem.יְרוּשָׁלִָֽם׃(yə·rū·šā·lim)Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 3389:Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel
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