And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking: for their brethren had prepared for them.
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4 additional translations▾
Parallel translations
4 additional translationsAnd they were there with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brethren had made preparation for them.
They spent three days there eating and drinking with David, for their relatives had provided for them.
and they are there, with David, three days, eating and drinking, for their brethren have prepared for them.
And there they were with David three days, eating and drinking; for their brethren had prepared for them;
About this book
Old Testament▾
About this book
Old Testament1 Chronicles — A post-exilic retelling of Israel's story through the Davidic line — genealogies from Adam to Saul, then David's reign reframed around temple preparation. The priestly history that answers the exile's question: what does it mean to return?
- Author
- The Chronicler (traditional — Ezra, per rabbinic tradition)
- Date
- Post-exilic, c. 450–400 BC