3. And Joab answered, May the Lord multiply His people a hundred times! But, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? Why then does my lord require this? Why will he bring guilt upon Israel?
4. But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came to Jerusalem.
5. Joab gave the total number of the people to David. And all of Israel were 1,100,000 who drew the sword, and of Judah 470,000 who drew the sword.
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.
9. And the Lord said to Gad, David's seer,
10. Go and tell David, Thus says the Lord: I offer you three things; choose one of them, that I may do it to you.