“Victory, Pride, and Mercy”
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First Chronicles 20–21 places victory and failure side by side.
Chapter 20 records continued military victories over Israel’s enemies. David’s army defeated the Ammonites, captured cities, and overcame powerful Philistine warriors.
But chapter 21 shows that victory can create a new danger: pride.
David ordered a census of Israel’s fighting men. The act itself was not automatically sinful, but David’s motive revealed misplaced confidence. Instead of resting in God’s strength, he began…
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