1 Chronicles 21:8

8 David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray you, take away the guilt of your servant; for I have done very foolishly."

1 Chronicles 21:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 21:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).

1 Chronicles 21:8 In-Context

6 But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
7 But God was displeased with this thing, and he struck Israel.
8 David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray you, take away the guilt of your servant; for I have done very foolishly."
9 The Lord spoke to Gad, David's seer, saying,
10 "Go and say to David, "Thus says the Lord: Three things I offer you; choose one of them, so that I may do it to you.' "
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