שמואל ב, פרק כ״ד, פסוק י״ט

The king's immediate response to the prophet's instruction sets in motion the practical steps needed to halt the devastating plague. Acting exactly as directed by Gad, David begins his ascent. This journey is a literal climb, as he makes his way up to the threshing floor situated on the mountain [מצודת דוד].

Rather than making this critical journey by himself, the king arrives at the site accompanied by his royal entourage [ביאור שטיינזלץ]. The clear purpose of this ascent is to fulfill the command to purchase the threshing floor from Araunah. By securing the location, David prepares to build an altar to God, taking the necessary action to finally stop the plague that had struck Israel [אברבנאל].