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.
11. So Gad came to David and said to him, Thus says the Lord: Take which one you will: