Chronicles I 21:8

8 And David said to God, I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing: and now, I pray thee, remove the sin of thy servant; for I have been exceedingly foolish.

Chronicles I 21:8 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 21:8

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).

Chronicles I 21:8 In-Context

6 But he numbered not Levi and Benjamin among them; for the word of the king was painful to Joab.

7 And evil in the sight of the Lord respecting this thing; and he smote Israel.

8 And David said to God, I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing: and now, I pray thee, remove the sin of thy servant; for I have been exceedingly foolish.

9 And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer, saying,

10 Go and speak to David, saying, Thus saith the Lord, I bring three things upon thee: choose one of them for thyself, and I will do it to thee.