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Again the anger of Yahweh was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them, saying, Go, number Israel and Judah.
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God's Sovereignty and Evil
The verse says "he moved David," but 1 Chronicles 21:1 attributes the action to Satan. Commentators explain this tension by highlighting God's sovereignty. While Satan (or an adversary) was the direct tempter, God is presented as permitting this action to accomplish His purposes. Scholars note that the Bible often attributes events to God that He allows to happen within His ultimate control, demonstrating that nothing occurs outside of His sovereign will.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
19th Century
Anglican
Kindled against Israel. — This was not because of the numbering of the people, but because of that which ultimately led to that ac…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And again the anger of the Lord was kindled against Israel , &c.] It had been kindled, and appeared before in sendin…
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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…
