Nation: Involved in Sins of Rulers

Now Abimelech had not gone near her, so he replied, “Lord, would You destroy a nation even though it is innocent?

Then Abimelech called Abraham and asked, “What have you done to us? How have I sinned against you, that you have brought such tremendous guilt upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should not be done.”

After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” …

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