1 Chronicles 21:8

8 David said to God, "I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. ¹But now, please take away the iniquity 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 number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.

7 God was displeased with this thing, so He struck Israel.

8 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 done very foolishly."

9 The LORD spoke to Gad, David's seer, saying,

10 "Go and speak to David, saying, 'Thus says the LORD , "I offer you three things; choose for yourself one of them, which I will do to you.""'

Cross References

• 1. 2 Samuel 12:13