19 Now therefore let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. ^oIf it is the Lord who has stirred you up against me, may he accept an offering, but if it is men, may they be cursed before the Lord, for they have driven me out this day that I should have no share in the ^pheritage of the Lord, saying, ‘Go, serve other gods.’

David’s Census

1 ^fAgain the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, “Go, number Israel and Judah.”

David’s Census Brings Pestilence

1 ^mThen Satan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel.