2Sa 24:16 | NET2full | STEP | When the angel extended his hand to destroy Jerusalem , the Lord relented from his judgment . He told the angel who was killing the people , “That’s enough ! Stop now !” (Now the angel of the Lord was near the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite .)

‏ 2 Samuel 24:16

16 When the angel ^{▼▼tn Heb “messenger.”} extended his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the Lord relented from his judgment. ^{▼▼tn Heb “concerning the calamity.”} He told the angel who was killing the people, “That’s enough! Stop now!” ^{▼▼tn Heb “Now, drop your hand.”} (Now the angel of the Lord was near the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite.)