1 Chronicles 21:7

Judgment for David’s Sin · 1 Chronicles 21:7–13
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Translations

Modern
This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.
Traditional
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
Literal
And it was evil in the eyes of God concerning this thing, and He struck Israel.
Latin
Displicuit autem Deo quod jussum erat: et percussit Israël.

Interlinear

Hebrew
English
This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.

Notes

The study note on 2 Samuel 24:1 explores why God was upset with the census.

This account of the census is similar to 2 Samuel 24:1–25 but focuses on different aspects. The Chronicler’s version sets the stage for dedicating the altar and preparing to build the temple (1 Chronicles 22).

Theme notes and profiles

David God or Satan?

Parallels

2 Samuel 24:10–14

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Moriah

Topics

Census: The Numbering of Israel by David Conscience of Joab, for Numbering Israel Nation: Involved in Sins of Rulers Rulers: Wicked: David, Numbering Israel and Judah