6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him. 7 This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. 8 Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”
1 Chronicles 21:6–8
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