1 Chronicles 21:7 bbe — And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.

Bible in Basic English

"And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel."

— 1 Chronicles 21:7, Bible in Basic English

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1 Chronicles 21 — Context

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But the king's word was stronger than Joab's. So Joab went out and went through all Israel and came to Jerusalem.

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And Joab gave David the number of all the people; all the men of Israel, able to take up arms, were one million, one hundred thousand men; and those of Judah were four hundred and seventy thousand men, able to take up arms.

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But Levi and Benjamin were not numbered among them, for Joab was disgusted with the king's order.

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And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.

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Then David said to God, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.

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Then the word of the Lord came to Gad, David's seer, saying,

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Go and say to David, The Lord says, Three things are offered to you: say which of them you will have, so that I may do it to you.

1 Chronicles 21:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Chronicles 21:7 say?
1 Chronicles 21:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.”
Where is 1 Chronicles 21:7 in the Bible?
1 Chronicles 21:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Chronicles, chapter 21, verse 7.
Who wrote 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Ezra). It was written c. 450–425 BC.
What is the book of 1 Chronicles about?
1 Chronicles retells Israel's history from a priestly, post-exilic perspective. After extensive genealogies, it focuses on David — his reign, his preparations for the temple, and the line through which God's eternal kingdom would come.
What are the major themes of 1 Chronicles?
1 Chronicles explores themes including Genealogy, David's Reign, Temple Preparation, Worship, Continuity. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Chronicles 21:7.
What translation should I read 1 Chronicles 21:7 in?
1 Chronicles 21:7 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Chronicles 21:7?
1 Chronicles 21:7 reads (BBE): “And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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