And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel - This sentence is the heading for the entire chapter, which describes the sin th…

Kindled against Israel. — This was not because of the numbering of the people, but because of that which ultimately led to that ac…

And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel ,
&c.] It had been kindled, and appeared before in sendin…

Because of the people's sin, David was allowed to act wrongly, and in his chastisement, they received punishment. This example sheds light on God's…