Difficult texts: 2 Samuel 24.1 – Why did God incite David?

An implausible sentence begins the narrative of David’s census in 2 Samuel 24.1–17. There is no information that indicates that David and Israel had made a fatal mistake, but God suddenly became angry with them. Moreover, consequences of God’s wrath even included three days of plague for the people...

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Main Author: Tobing, Oscard L. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage 2023
In: Theology
Year: 2023, Volume: 126, Issue: 2, Pages: 126-129
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
NBC Doctrine of God
Further subjects:B Punishment
B God’s anger
B Census
B incitement
B David’s pride
B Reliance
B God’s testing
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