1 Chronicles 21:6-8

Amplified Bible, Classic Edition

⁶ But Levi and Benjamin he did not include among them, for the king’s order was detestable to Joab.

⁷ And God was displeased with this [reliance on human resources], and He smote Israel.

⁸ And David said to God, I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. But now, I beseech You, take away the hateful wickedness of Your servant; for I have done very foolishly.