2 Samuel 24:1

2 Samuel 24:2 →

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

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Interpretation

For the people's sin David was left to act wrong, and in his chastisement they received punishment. This example throws light upon God's government of the world, and furnishes a useful lesson.

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This thought runs through 2 Samuel 24:1-4.

2 Samuel 24:1 2 Samuel 24:2 2 Samuel 24:3 2 Samuel 24:4

Glossary

David Person: Beloved, the eighth and youngest son of Jesse, a citizen of Bethlehem. His father seems to have been a man in humble life. His mother’s name is not recorded. Some think she was the Nahash of 2 Sam. 17:25 .