1 Chronicles Chapter 21 1-13 (2 Samuel 24:1-14). David Trusted Himself to God’s Mercies—The work of numbering Israel is not fully completed before David feels convicted that he has committed a great sin against God. He sees his error, and humbles himself before God, confessing his great sin in foolishly numbering the people. But his repentance came too late. The word had already gone forth from the Lord to His faithful prophet, to carry a message to David, and offer him his choice of punishments for his transgression. David still shows that he has confidence in God. He chooses to fall into the hands of a merciful God, rather than to be left to the cruel mercies of wicked men (The Spirit of Prophecy 1:385).{3BC 1127.1}

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(1127) 1-13 (2 Sam 24,1-14). David stolede selv på Guds barmhjertighed.-- Arbejdet med at tælle Israel var ikke helt færdigt før David følte sig overbevist om at han havde begået en stor synd imod Gud. Han ser sin fejl, og ydmyger sig selv for Gud, erkender sin store synd med en tåbelig tælling af folket. Men angeren kom for sent. Ordet er allerede gået ud fra Herren til Sin trofaste profet, at frembringe et budskab til David, og give ham hans valg af straf for hans overtrædelse. David viser stadig at han har tillid til Gud. Han vælger at falde i hænder på en nådig Gud, snarere end at overlades til onde menneskers grusomme skånsel. (1SP 385).