5
He reported to King David the total number of men capable of military service: 1,100,000 in Israel and 470,000 in Judah.
6
Because Joab disapproved of the king's command, he did not take any census of the tribes of Levi and Benjamin.
7
God was displeased with what had been done, so he punished Israel.
8
David said to God, "I have committed a terrible sin in doing this! Please forgive me. I have acted foolishly."
9
Then the Lord said to Gad, David's prophet,