1 Chronicles 21:1 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Satan rose up against Israel and tempted David to count all the people of Israel.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows how Satan influenced King David to make a decision that would bring trouble to Israel.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative of 1 Chronicles, this verse is set during King David's reign over Israel around 1000 BC, a time when he was consolidating his kingdom after years of conflict. Satan is depicted as inciting David to take a census of the people, which was seen as an act of self-reliance rather than trust in God's protection, leading to divine displeasure and punishment. This event highlights the spiritual dangers faced by leaders in ancient Israel, emphasizing the role of temptation in human affairs.

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