1 Chronicles, 21
14. So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel. And there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.
14. So the Lord sent a pestilence upon Israel. And there fell of Israel seventy thousand men.
1 Chronicles 21 reports as David, encouraged by Satan, ordered an census of Israel, challenging God's law and challenging his confidence in God. As a result, God sent an angel to punish the people of Israel with a plague. Below are five verses related to the topics covered in 1 chronicles 21:
Exodus 30:12: "When you make the census of the children of Israel, each of them will give the Lord the rescue of his life when told; so that there is no plague between them, when counting them." This verse highlights the importance of following the laws of God, including the realization of censuses, in order to avoid divine wrath.
Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord of all your heart and do not support yourself in your own understanding; This verse highlights the importance of trust in God and in obedience to Him in all circumstances.
Psalm 106:29-30: "They triggered him with his deeds; and a plague burst between them. Then fineness stood up and interceded, and ceased the plague." This verse highlights how disobedience to God's laws can result in a plague, but intercession can bring relief.
2 Samuel 24:10: "But after counting the people, David felt remorse and said to the Lord, 'I have sinned a lot in doing so. Now, Lord, erases the guilt of your servant, for I acted very foolish.'" This verse shows that even when we make wrong decisions, we can still ask God for forgiveness and seek His mercy.
James 4:7-8: "Therefore, they submit to God. Resist the devil, and He will run away from you. They approach God, and He will approach you. Sinners, clean your hands, and you who have The divided mind, purify the heart. " This verse highlights the importance of submission to God, resistance to the devil, and pity for the purity of the heart.
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