1 Chronicles 21 Explained: David’s Census, God’s Judgment & the Altar | Episode 382
1 Chronicles 21 explained. David orders a census of Israel, but his decision displeases God and brings devastating judgment upon the nation.
Satan incites David to number Israel, and despite Joab's warning, the census is carried out. David soon recognises his sin and asks God for forgiveness. Through the prophet Gad, God gives David three possible judgments, and David chooses to fall into the hands of the Lord, trusting in God's mercy.
A plague strikes Israel, killing 70,000 people, until the angel of the Lord stops at the threshing floor of Ornan. David builds an altar there and offers…
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