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:
10. Go, and speak to David, and tell him: Thus saith the Lord: I give thee the choice of three things: choose one which thou wilt, and I will do it to thee.
11. And when Gad was come to David, he said to him: Thus saith the Lord: choose which thou wilt: