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
This event occurred during David's reign as king of Israel, likely in his later years. Taking a census was considered an act of pride and lack of trust in God's provision, as it suggested relying on military strength rather than God's protection. The parallel account in 2 Samuel 24:1 presents this as God's anger being kindled against Israel, showing different perspectives on divine sovereignty and evil's role in human decisions.
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