8
And David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray thee, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly."
6
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Jo'ab.
7
But God was displeased with this thing, and he smote Israel.
8
And David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray thee, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly."
9
And the LORD spoke to Gad, David's seer, saying,
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"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.'"
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