KJV ORIGINAL
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
God was very upset about what had happened, so He struck Israel with punishment.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is showing His displeasure with David's actions by bringing consequences upon the entire nation of Israel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse refers to God's response to King David's decision to conduct a census of Israel's military forces, which was seen as an act of pride and lack of trust in God's protection. David had ordered Joab to count all the fighting men in Israel and Judah, despite Joab's objections. Ancient Israel understood that their strength came from God, not from the size of their army, so counting troops showed reliance on human power rather than divine provision.
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