6. But Levi and Benjamin he did not number: for Joab unwillingly executed the king's orders.
7. And God was displeased with this thing that was commanded: and he struck Israel.
8. And David said to God: I have sinned exceedingly in doing this: I beseech thee take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have done foolishly.
9. And the Lord spoke to Gad the seer of David, saying: