1 Chronicles 21:6-8

Amplified Bible

⁶ But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king’s order was detestable to Joab.

⁷ Now God was displeased with this act [of arrogance and pride], and He struck Israel. ⁸ Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. But now, I beseech You, take away the wickedness and guilt of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”