In yesterdays reading I was confused at this part. Why was he "conscience-stricken" for counting men? And why such a harsh punishment from the Lord?
10 David was conscience-stricken after he had counted the fighting men, and he said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, Lord, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.
Thanks for any insight. Maybe I read over something too fast...
