1 Chronicles 21:6-8

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⁶ But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.^(A)

⁷ But God was displeased with this thing, and he struck Israel. ⁸ David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.”^(B)