1 Chronicles 21:6

6 But Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census because he was so distressed at what the king had made him do.

1 Chronicles 21:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 21:6

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).

1 Chronicles 21:6 In-Context

4 But the king insisted that they take the census, so Joab traveled throughout all Israel to count the people. Then he returned to Jerusalem

5 and reported the number of people to David. There were 1,100,000 warriors in all Israel who could handle a sword, and 470,000 in Judah.

6 But Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census because he was so distressed at what the king had made him do.

7 God was very displeased with the census, and he punished Israel for it.

8 Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt for doing this foolish thing.”