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Now, I beg you, take away the guilt of your servant. I have done a very foolish thing.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/21.htm">New Living Translation</a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly by taking this census. Please forgive my guilt for doing this foolish thing.” <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/21.htm">English Standard Version</a> And David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, please take away the iniquity of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/21.htm">King James Bible</a> And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/21.htm">New King James Version</a> So David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing; but now, I pray, take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly.” <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, by doing this thing. But now, please overlook Your servant’s guilt, for I have behaved very foolishly.” <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1995</a> David said to God, &#8220I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now, please take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have done very foolishly.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now, please take away the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have done very foolishly.” <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now, please take away the iniquity of Your slave, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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.” <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now, please take away your servant’s guilt, for I’ve been very foolish.” <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> David said to God, &#8220I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now, please take away Your servant&#8217s guilt, for I&#8217ve been very foolish.&#8221 <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/21.htm">American Standard Version</a> And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> David prayed, "I am your servant. But what I did was stupid and terribly wrong. Please forgive me." <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/21.htm">English Revised Version</a> And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing: but now, put away, I beseech thee, the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> David said to God, "I have committed a terrible sin by doing this thing. Forgive me because I have acted very foolishly." <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/21.htm">Good News Translation</a> David said to God, "I have committed a terrible sin in doing this! Please forgive me. I have acted foolishly." <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/21.htm">International Standard Version</a> David responded to God, "I sinned greatly by behaving this way. But now I am asking you, please remove the guilt of your servant, since I have acted very foolishly." <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then David said to God, ?I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.? <a href="/net/1_chronicles/21.htm">NET Bible</a> David said to God, "I have sinned greatly by doing this! Now, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly." <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> David said to God, "I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now, put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly." <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/21.htm">World English Bible</a> David said to God, “I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing. But now put away, I beg you, the iniquity of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and David says to God, “I have sinned exceedingly in that I have done this thing; and now, please cause the iniquity of Your servant to pass away, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and David saith unto God, 'I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.' <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And David will say to God, I sinned greatly that I did this word: and now cause to pass away now the iniquity of thy servant, for I acted very foolishly.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And David said to God: I have sinned exceedingly in doing this: I beseech thee take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done foolishly. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And David said to God: “I have sinned exceedingly in doing this. I beg you take away the iniquity of your servant. For I have acted unwisely.” <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/21.htm">New American Bible</a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in doing this thing. Take away your servant’s guilt, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> David said to God, “I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing. But now, I pray you, take away the guilt of your servant; for I have done very foolishly.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And David said to the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done this thing; but now, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/21.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And David said to LORD JEHOVAH: “I have sinned greatly in the thing that I have done in this response! Also now, take away the sins of your Servant, for I have acted very perversely!”<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/21.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> And David said unto God: 'I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing; but now, put away, I beseech Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.' <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/21.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And David said to God, I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing: and now, I pray thee, remove the sin of thy servant; for I have been exceedingly foolish. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=5830" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/21.htm">Judgment for David's Sin</a> 7This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. 8<a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">Then David</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: way·yō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/430.htm" title="430: hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Plural of 'elowahh; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used of the supreme God">God,</a> <a href="/hebrew/2398.htm" title="2398: ḥā·ṭā·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- A primitive root; properly, to miss; hence to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn.">“I have sinned</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">greatly</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">because</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ā·śî·ṯî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">I have done</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/2088.htm" title="2088: haz·zeh (Art:: Pro-ms) -- This, here. A primitive word; the masculine demonstrative pronoun, this or that.">this</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: had·dā·ḇār (Art:: N-ms) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">thing.</a> <a href="/hebrew/6258.htm" title="6258: wə·‘at·tāh (Conj-w:: Adv) -- Now. From eth; at this time, whether adverb, conjunction or expletive.">Now</a> <a href="/hebrew/4994.htm" title="4994: nā (Interjection) -- I (we) pray, now. ">I beg You</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ha·‘ă·ḇer- (V-Hifil-Imp-ms) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">to take away</a> <a href="/hebrew/5771.htm" title="5771: ‘ă·wō·wn (N-csc) -- Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity. Or oavown; from avah; perversity, i.e. evil.">the iniquity</a> <a href="/hebrew/5650.htm" title="5650: ‘aḇ·də·ḵā (N-msc:: 2ms) -- Slave, servant. From abad; a servant.">of Your servant,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/3966.htm" title="3966: mə·’ōḏ (Adv) -- Muchness, force, abundance. From the same as 'uwd; properly, vehemence, i.e. vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc.">I have acted very</a> <a href="/hebrew/5528.htm" title="5528: nis·kal·tî (V-Nifal-Perf-1cs) -- To be foolish or a fool. For kacal; to be silly.">foolishly.”</a> 9And the LORD instructed Gad, David’s seer,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">2 Samuel 24:10</a> After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-4</a> For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. When Nathan the prophet came to him after his adultery with Bathsheba. Have mercy on me, O God, according to Your loving devotion; according to Your great compassion, blot out my transgressions. / Wash me clean of my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. / For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me. ... <a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> Then David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the LORD.” “The LORD has taken away your sin,” Nathan replied. “You will not die. <a href="/1_john/1-9.htm">1 John 1:9</a> If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. <a href="/psalms/32-5.htm">Psalm 32:5</a> Then I acknowledged my sin to You and did not hide my iniquity. I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the LORD,” and You forgave the guilt of my sin. Selah <a href="/matthew/6-12.htm">Matthew 6:12</a> And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. <a href="/luke/18-13.htm">Luke 18:13</a> But the tax collector stood at a distance, unwilling even to lift up his eyes to heaven. Instead, he beat his breast and said, ‘God, have mercy on me, a sinner!’ <a href="/james/5-16.htm">James 5:16</a> Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man has great power to prevail. <a href="/proverbs/28-13.htm">Proverbs 28:13</a> He who conceals his sins will not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them will find mercy. <a href="/isaiah/6-5.htm">Isaiah 6:5</a> Then I said: “Woe is me, for I am ruined, because I am a man of unclean lips dwelling among a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of Hosts.” <a href="/romans/7-24.htm">Romans 7:24</a> What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? <a href="/acts/3-19.htm">Acts 3:19</a> Repent, then, and turn back, so that your sins may be wiped away, <a href="/psalms/38-18.htm">Psalm 38:18</a> Yes, I confess my iniquity; I am troubled by my sin. <a href="/daniel/9-4.htm">Daniel 9:4-5</a> And I prayed to the LORD my God and confessed, “O, Lord, the great and awesome God, who keeps His covenant of loving devotion to those who love Him and keep His commandments, / we have sinned and done wrong. We have acted wickedly and rebelled. We have turned away from Your commandments and ordinances. <a href="/luke/15-21.htm">Luke 15:21</a> The son declared, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And David said to God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech you, do away the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly.I have sinned<a href="/2_samuel/12-13.htm">2 Samuel 12:13</a> And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the LORD. And Nathan said unto David, The LORD also hath put away thy sin; thou shalt not die.<a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">2 Samuel 24:10</a> And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said unto the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech thee, O LORD, take away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.<a href="/psalms/25-11.htm">Psalm 25:11</a> For thy name's sake, O LORD, pardon mine iniquity; for it is great.do away<a href="/psalms/51-1.htm">Psalm 51:1-3</a> To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba. Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions… <a href="/hosea/14-2.htm">Hosea 14:2</a> Take with you words, and turn to the LORD: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips.<a href="/john/1-29.htm">John 1:29</a> The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.I have done<a href="/genesis/34-7.htm">Genesis 34:7</a> And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.<a href="/1_samuel/13-13.htm">1 Samuel 13:13</a> And Samuel said to Saul, Thou hast done foolishly: thou hast not kept the commandment of the LORD thy God, which he commanded thee: for now would the LORD have established thy kingdom upon Israel for ever.<a href="/1_samuel/26-21.htm">1 Samuel 26:21</a> Then said Saul, I have sinned: return, my son David: for I will no more do thee harm, because my soul was precious in thine eyes this day: behold, I have played the fool, and have erred exceedingly.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/6-10.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/2_kings/20-3.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-25.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-13.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/20-6.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/19-5.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-18.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-27.htm">Please</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/17-27.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/2_kings/21-17.htm">Sinned</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/6-37.htm">Acted</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-40.htm">Beg</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-40.htm">Beseech</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/25-8.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-9.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/22-5.htm">Exceedingly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/13-7.htm">Foolish</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/16-9.htm">Foolishly</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">Great</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">Greatly</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/24-18.htm">Guilt</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-37.htm">Iniquity</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-13.htm">Please</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/8-6.htm">Pleased</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/1-3.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/6-22.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-17.htm">Sinned</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 21</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people</a> 5. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-5.htm">The number of the people being brought, David repents of it</a> 9. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-9.htm">David having three plagues proposed by God, chooses the pestilence</a> 14. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-14.htm">After the death of 70,000, David by repentance prevents the destruction of Jerusalem</a> 18. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-18.htm">David, by Gad's direction, purchases Ornan's threshing floor; </a> 26. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-26.htm">where having built an altar, God gives a sign of his favor by fire.</a> 28. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-28.htm">David sacrifices there, being restrained from Gibeon by fear of the angel</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then David said to God, David's direct address to God highlights the personal relationship he maintained with the Lord, despite his failings. This moment of confession is reminiscent of other biblical figures who spoke directly to God, such as Moses and Abraham. It underscores the importance of direct communication with God in times of sin and repentance.“I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. David acknowledges the gravity of his sin, which in this context refers to his decision to conduct a census of Israel. This act was seen as a lack of trust in God's ability to sustain and protect Israel without reliance on military strength. The admission of sin is a crucial step in the process of repentance, as seen in other biblical narratives like <a href="/psalms/51.htm">Psalm 51</a>, where David also confesses his sin with Bathsheba.Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, David's plea for forgiveness reflects the biblical principle that only God can remove sin. The term "iniquity" denotes a deep moral failing, and David's use of "Your servant" shows his humility and recognition of his position before God. This request for divine mercy is echoed in the New Testament, where believers are encouraged to seek forgiveness through Christ (1 <a href="/john/1-9.htm">John 1:9</a>).for I have acted very foolishly.” David's admission of foolishness is an acknowledgment of his lack of wisdom and discernment. In biblical terms, foolishness often contrasts with the wisdom that comes from fearing the Lord (<a href="/proverbs/9-10.htm">Proverbs 9:10</a>). This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of human fallibility and the need for divine guidance, as seen in the lives of other leaders like Solomon, who asked God for wisdom to lead his people.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who ordered a census of the fighting men, an act that was against God's will and led to his repentance. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god.htm">God</a> The Almighty, who is approached by David in repentance after realizing his sin. 3. <a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a> The event that triggered God's displeasure, as it demonstrated David's reliance on military strength rather than on God. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation affected by David's actions, as the census was conducted across the tribes of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/r/repentance.htm">Repentance</a> The act of David acknowledging his sin and seeking God's forgiveness.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_gravity_of_sin.htm">The Gravity of Sin</a> David acknowledges his sin as "great," reminding us that sin is serious and has consequences. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_repentance.htm">The Importance of Repentance</a> David's immediate response to his sin is to seek God's forgiveness, illustrating the importance of a repentant heart. <a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god.htm">Reliance on God</a> The census was a demonstration of misplaced trust in human strength rather than in God's provision and protection. <a href="/topical/g/god's_mercy.htm">God's Mercy</a> Despite the gravity of David's sin, he appeals to God's mercy, which is a central theme in the Christian faith. <a href="/topical/l/learning_from_mistakes.htm">Learning from Mistakes</a> David's experience teaches us to learn from our errors and to seek God's guidance in all decisions.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21</a> <a href="/q/why_can_solomon_build_the_temple,_not_david.htm">Why does God prohibit David from building the temple in 2 Samuel 7 yet allow Solomon to do so, raising questions of consistency in divine commands?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_god's_anger_and_mercy.htm">How do we reconcile the portrayal of God’s anger with His mercy in 1 Chronicles 21?</a> <a href="/q/why_was_david_punished_for_a_census.htm">Why was David punished for conducting a census?</a> <a href="/q/why_isn't_david's_temple_ban_reason_given.htm">Why does God forbid David from building the temple in 1 Chronicles 22:8 but never give that explicit reason in the parallel accounts (e.g., 2 Samuel 7)?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And David said.--This verse is verbatim the same with its parallel, save that it makes the characteristic substitution of "God" for "Jehovah," and adds the explanatory phrase "this thing" in the first half, and in the second omits the Divine Name altogether.Do away.--Cause to pass over, and so away. David's conscience misgave him in the night, before his interview with Gad. (See <a href="/context/2_samuel/24-10.htm" title="And David's heart smote him after that he had numbered the people. And David said to the LORD, I have sinned greatly in that I have done: and now, I beseech you, O LORD, take away the iniquity of your servant; for I have done very foolishly.">2Samuel 24:10-11</a>.) <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Then David דָּוִיד֙ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse said וַיֹּ֤אמֶר (way·yō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to God, הָ֣אֱלֹהִ֔ים (hā·’ĕ·lō·hîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_430.htm">Strong's 430: </a> gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative “I have sinned חָטָ֣אתִֽי (ḥā·ṭā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2398.htm">Strong's 2398: </a> To miss, to sin, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, lead astray, condemn greatly מְאֹ֔ד (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily because אֲשֶׁ֥ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that I have done עָשִׂ֖יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> To do, make this הַזֶּ֑ה (haz·zeh) Article | Pronoun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2088.htm">Strong's 2088: </a> This, that thing. הַדָּבָ֣ר (had·dā·ḇār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause Now וְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6258.htm">Strong's 6258: </a> At this time I beg You נָא֙ (nā) Interjection <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4994.htm">Strong's 4994: </a> I pray', 'now', 'then' to take away הַֽעֲבֶר־ (ha·‘ă·ḇer-) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> To pass over, through, or by, pass on the iniquity עֲו֣וֹן (‘ă·wō·wn) Noun - common singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5771.htm">Strong's 5771: </a> Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity of Your servant, עַבְדְּךָ֔ (‘aḇ·də·ḵā) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5650.htm">Strong's 5650: </a> Slave, servant for כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction I have acted very מְאֹֽד׃ (mə·’ōḏ) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3966.htm">Strong's 3966: </a> Vehemence, vehemently, wholly, speedily foolishly.” נִסְכַּ֖לְתִּי (nis·kal·tî) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5528.htm">Strong's 5528: </a> To be foolish or a fool <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 21:8 David said to God I have sinned (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 21:7"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 21:7" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/21-9.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 21:9"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 21:9" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>