KJV ORIGINAL
Go and say unto David, Thus saith the LORD, I offer thee three things; choose thee one of them, that I may do it unto thee.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Go and tell David, 'This is what the LORD says: I'm giving you three choices; pick one of them, and I will carry it out against you.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
God is offering David three different consequences for his sin, allowing him to choose which punishment he will face.
📚 Historical Context
This follows David's decision to conduct a census of Israel against God's will, which was seen as an act of pride and lack of trust in God's provision. The prophet Gad was sent to deliver God's message to David about the consequences of his actions. In ancient times, taking a military census was often associated with relying on human strength rather than divine protection.
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