1 Chronicles 21:8

8 And David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, please ¹take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have acted 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 And David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly. ”

9 And 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, that I may do it to you. ’”

Cross References

• 1. 21:8 [2 Sam. 12:13]