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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Verse 1 is found in chapter 24 of 2 Samuel. David orders a census of Israel and Judah, and Joab is tasked with traveling throughout the land. The narrative presents the census as an action that brings divine judgment, although the parallel text and biblical traditions allow different perspectives on its immediate cause. Within the narrative context, the problem appears related to trusting in the magnitude of human and military resources. The kingdom’s power must not replace dependence on God.
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Compare 2 Samuel 24:1 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und der Zorn des HERRN ergrimmte abermals wider Israel und er reizte David wider sie, daß er sprach: Gehe hin, zähle Israel und Juda!
Y volvió el furor de Jehová a encenderse contra Israel, e incitó a David contra ellos a que dijese: Ve, cuenta a Israel y a Judá.
La colère de l'Eternel s'enflamma de nouveau contre Israël, et il excita David contre eux, en disant: Va, fais le dénombrement d'Israël et de Juda.
OR l’ira del Signore si accese di nuovo contro ad Israele; ed egli incitò Davide contro ad essi, dicendo: Va’, annovera Israele e Giuda.
E A IRA do SENHOR se tornou a acender contra Israel; e incitou a Davi contra eles, dizendo: Vai, numera a Israel e a Judá.
耶和華的怒氣又向 以色列 發作,激起 大衛 來對付他們,說:「去,數點 以色列 人和 猶大 人。」
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