1 Chronicles 21:19David went up at the saying of Gad, which he spoke in the name of Yahweh.
The setting
Jerusalem, ~1000 BC. King David, after causing 70,000 deaths, must now walk to the place where the angel of death stopped...
The emotion here: recording David's costly but immediate obedience with respect
The original word
alah (עָלָה) — to go up, ascend, often used for approaching God's presence
Why it matters
David had to walk uphill to reach Ornan's threshing floor on Mount Moriah
Read with care
What most readers miss in 1 Chronicles 21:19
David obeyed immediately — no negotiating, no delay, despite his fear
Common misconceptionPeople think David was just being religious, but he was actually risking his life — approaching the place where an angel had just killed 70,000 people.
The thread continues
Verses that echo 1 Chronicles 21:19
Bible Genome reading
1 Chronicles 21:19 — Bible Genome reading
Emotional genome
1 Chronicles 21:19 comes from the book of 1 Chronicles, written during the United Kingdom period. These words are attributed to Narrator. The dominant emotion in this verse is deciding, with a comfort power of 30% and a tone that is reflective. It belongs to the narrative genre of biblical literature. Key themes include obedience, divine guidance. Notable phrases: at the saying of Gad; in the name of Yahweh.
Emotionally similar
Verses that meet the same deciding
“"You shall have no other gods before me.”
— Deuteronomy 5:7
“"You shall not murder.”
— Exodus 20:13
“Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.”
— Matthew 23:12
“For God didn't give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.”
— 2 Timothy 1:7
“But Peter said, "Silver and gold have I none, but what I have, that I give you. In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, get up and walk!"”
— Acts 3:6
Your reflection
What does 1 Chronicles 21:19 mean to you, today?
A short note. A question. A prayer. Saved privately to your Soul Garden, dated, and tied to this verse forever.
Speak your heart →Get 3 verses for "deciding"
Delivered to your inbox right now. Free.