1 Chronicles 19 - 21

David continues to strengthen his kingdom, by winning victories over Syria and Ammon - so decisive that these nations determine not to attack David any further. Enemies among the Philistines are also defeated as Goliath's relatives are destroyed by David's relatives.

All this lead to David's pride and curiosity. In seeking to determine the size of his constituency, David errs and God punishes his arrogance. A pestilence that destroys 70,000 sweeps through Israel. The plague is averted as David pleads for his nation and admits that he alone is guilty of bringing this calamity upon the nation. The angel of the Lord stops progressing through the nation - stopping at a site very near Jerusalem. David purchases this place and offers sacrifices to God for thanksgiving and forgiveness. This site will eventually house the temple.


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