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Exodus, Chapter 30 forbids the direct counting of individuals. Instead, a census should be taken indirectly, for example, by poll tax, or another standardized 'donation'. (Much later, Josephus records that a Roman procurator counted the livers of the Paschal sacrifices to determine how many there were.) David failed to follow that indirect method. When he realized his error, he confessed his trespass. While a subsequent plague did take some 70,000 lives, all the standard Jewish commentaries indicate that it could have been much worse. (One goes so far as to explain that actually only one or two prominent individuals died but that they were 'worth' 70,000).
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∙ 12y agoAh, but the question really is: was it wrong?
This is only one of many places that The Bible contradicts itself.
In one place it says David ordered the census and that it was wrong (sorry, no references at my fingertips right now)
In another place it says that God ordered the census.
Human tampering with the scriptures.
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What time frame did David become King after Saul's death?
ANSWERSaul was killed in 1011 BC, and David was crowned king of Judah [ie in Hebron] about 1010 BC, and king over all Israel in 1004BC.David's timeline dates would be something like the following:-1011 Saul dies in battle with Philistines1010-971 David becomes Israel's 2nd king and reigns 40 yrs1010 1st year of David in Hebron1004 David crowned king of all Israel1004-1003 David conquers Jerusalem973 David's census, no Atonement money taken973 70,000 men die in resulting plague971 David diesThere isn't agreement between different authorities on the exact dates, but most agree David's ascension as King was between 1000 to 1010 BC.[All Dates Ussher]
Why is king david on the spaids playing card?
King of Spades=King David
Who is a friend of king David?
Jonathan was King David's friend.
Was David king sauls uncle?
No. David was King Saul's Harpist.
Was king David in the bible a levite?
No. King David was from the tribe of Judah.
What are the weaknesses of king David?
committed adultery killed Uriah took a national census
Any census references in the bible?
In the Bible, King David's decision to conduct a census is mentioned in 2 Samuel 24 and 1 Chronicles 21. This act was seen as sinful because it reflected pride and a lack of trust in God to protect and provide for his people. The consequences of this census included a plague that affected Israel until David repented.
Who was the king of Corinth punished in Hades?
Sisyphus
Do the ladies in waiting get punished?
if they insult the king or queen
Who was the King who called for a census?
Augustus ceaser
In two ways how did king David show his weakness?
1.King David's sin was due to fleshly weakness. His adultery with Bath-sheba brought him great suffering. (Psalm 51) 2. 1Chronicles 21:1 indicates that Satan incited David to census the people. In any event, his military chief, Joab, knew that David's decision to register the people was wrong, and he tried to dissuade David from doing it.
Who was the Shepard king who conquered the philistines?
King David
What king follow King David?
king Solomon david's son
What time frame did David become King after Saul's death?
ANSWERSaul was killed in 1011 BC, and David was crowned king of Judah [ie in Hebron] about 1010 BC, and king over all Israel in 1004BC.David's timeline dates would be something like the following:-1011 Saul dies in battle with Philistines1010-971 David becomes Israel's 2nd king and reigns 40 yrs1010 1st year of David in Hebron1004 David crowned king of all Israel1004-1003 David conquers Jerusalem973 David's census, no Atonement money taken973 70,000 men die in resulting plague971 David diesThere isn't agreement between different authorities on the exact dates, but most agree David's ascension as King was between 1000 to 1010 BC.[All Dates Ussher]
Why is king david on the spaids playing card?
King of Spades=King David
Who did king david become king after?
David was the 2nd king of Israel. The first king was Saul.
Which king has written most songs among king David king Salomon and king herald?
It was king David.
