7. God was offended by this census and punished Israel.
8. Then David said to God, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done! Now please take away the guilt of your servant because I have done something very foolish."
9. The Lord told Gad, David’s seer:
10. Go and tell David, This is what the Lord says: I’m offering you three punishments. Choose one of them, and that is what I will do to you.