This command was also evil in God’s sight, so he afflicted Israel.

David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now, please take away your servant’s guilt, for I’ve been very foolish.”(A)

David’s Punishment

Then(B) the Lord instructed Gad,(C) David’s seer,(D)

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