1 Chronicles 21:7
“And God was displeased with this thing, therefore he smote Israel.”
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1 Chronicles 21:7 Context
5¶ And Ioab gaue the summe of the number of the people vnto Dauid: and all they of Israel were a thousand thousand, and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Iudah was foure hundred threescore and ten thousand men, that drew sword. 6But Leui and Beniamin counted hee not among them: for the kings word was abominable to Ioab. 7And God was displeased with this thing, therefore he smote Israel. 8And Dauid saide vnto God, I haue sinned greatly, because I haue done this thing: but uow, I beseech thee, doe away the iniquitie of thy seruant, for I haue done very foolishly. 9¶ And the Lord spake vnto Gad, Dauids Seer, saying,
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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 21:7
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
- King James Version
God was displeased with this thing, so He struck Israel.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.
- Basic English Bible
And God was displeased on account of this thing, and he smote Israel.
- Darby Bible
And God was displeased with this thing, therefore he smote Israel.
- Webster's Bible
God was displeased with this thing; therefore he struck Israel.
- World English Bible
And it is evil in the eyes of God concerning this thing, and He smiteth Israel,
- Youngs Literal Bible
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore He smote Israel.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for 1 Chronicles 21:7
21:7 Displeased - Because this was done without any colour ofnecessity, and out of mere curiosity, and ostentation.