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But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
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And God was displeased on account of this thing, and he smote Israel.
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And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing; and now, I beseech thee, put away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.
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And Jehovah spoke to Gad, David's seer, saying,
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Go and speak to David saying, Thus saith Jehovah: I offer thee three [things]; choose one of them, that I may do it unto thee.