David’s Census

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

The Lord’s Judgment of David’s Sin

10 But ^kDavid’s heart struck him after he had numbered the people. And David said to the Lord, ^l“I have sinned greatly in what I have done. But now, O Lord, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have done ^mvery foolishly.”

15 ^rSo the Lord sent a pestilence on Israel from the morning until the appointed time. And there died of the people from ^sDan to Beersheba 70,000 men.

David’s Census Brings Pestilence

1 ^fThen ^gSatan stood against Israel and incited David to number Israel.