And David lifted up his eyes, and saw the angel of the LORD stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
David alzó los ojos y vio al ángel del SEÑOR que estaba entre la tierra y el cielo, con una espada desenvainada en su mano extendida sobre Jerusalén. Entonces David y los ancianos, cubiertos de cilicio, se postraron sobre sus rostros.
David y los líderes de Israel se humillaron al ver al ángel del SEÑOR con espada desenvainada sobre Jerusalén.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the biblical narrative, King David had ordered a census of Israel, which was seen as an act of pride and a lack of faith in God's provision, resulting in God's judgment through a devastating plague. As the angel of the Lord was sent to carry out this punishment, David witnessed the angel standing over Jerusalem with a drawn sword, prompting immediate repentance from him and the elders. This event highlights the consequences of human arrogance in the context of ancient Israelite history, where leaders were held accountable for their actions before God.
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