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1 Chronicles 21:1
New Catholic Bible
1 Chronicles 21:1
New Catholic Bible
Chapter 21
The Census and Plague. 1 Now Satan took his stand[a] against Israel, and he tempted David to take a census of Israel.
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- 1 Chronicles 21:1 Satan took his stand: again the Chronicler colors David’s behavior in a favorable light. Satan’s presence takes the full responsibility for the decision to order a census off of David. It remains his choice, however, just as any temptation that we give in to. The census was sinful because it showed a lack of respect for God’s power.
