1 Chronicles 21:6-8

Young's Literal Translation

⁶ And Levi and Benjamin he hath not numbered in their midst, for the word of the king was abominable with Joab.

⁷ And it is evil in the eyes of God concerning this thing, and He smiteth Israel,

⁸ and David saith unto God, `I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'