1 Chronicles 21:11 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

So Gad came to David, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Choose thee

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

So Gad came to David and said to him, 'This is what the LORD says: Choose for yourself'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

God is giving David a choice through the prophet Gad, showing that even in judgment, God allows people to have a say in their consequences.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical account of King David's reign, he ordered a census of his fighting men, which was seen as an act of pride and a lack of trust in God's provision. This displeased God, who then sent the prophet Gad to deliver a message about the consequences of David's sin. Gad instructed David to choose one of three punishments as a form of divine judgment.

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