1 Chronicles 21:7 · KJV
"And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel."
King James Version
What does 1 Chronicles 21:7 mean? →Passage Context
5And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people unto David. And all they of Israel were a thousand thousand and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Judah was four hundred threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword.
6But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
7And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
8And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.
9And the LORD spake unto Gad, David's seer, saying,
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond when you feel you've displeased God?
2
What does it mean for you to recognize the consequences of your actions?
3
When have you seen a community suffer due to collective decisions?
Life Application
faith
Consider how your actions align with your faith. Reflect on the importance of seeking God’s approval in your decisions.
community
Think about how your choices affect those around you and strive to make decisions that uplift your community.
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