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The Sin of Prideful Trust
Commentators agree that David's command for a census was not for a practical need but stemmed from pride. Scholars John Gill and Matthew Henry explain that David wanted to know the size of his army to boast and place his confidence in human strength—an 'arm of flesh'—rather than in God. This act of trusting in numbers over God was the core of his sin.
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2 Samuel
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Samuel 24:2
18th Century
Theologian
1 Chronicles 21:2 supplies some missing words. This passage should read, as in 2 Samuel 24:4, And the king said to Joab…
John Gill
On 2 Samuel 24:2
17th Century
Pastor
For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which [was]
with him
Or who was wi…
Matthew Henry
On 2 Samuel 24:1–9
17th Century
Minister
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…