1 Chronicles 21:12 meaning and explanation

between three years of famine, three months of being swept away before your enemies and overtaken by their swords, or three days of the sword of the LORD—days of plague upon the land, with the angel of the LORD ravaging every part of Israel.’ Now then, decide how I should reply to Him who sent me.”

1 Chronicles 21:12, Berean Standard Bible

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The prophet Gad relays the LORD's word to King David after his census brought guilt on Israel. God offers three consequences: three years of famine, three months of fleeing before enemies, or three days of plague described as the sword of the LORD, with His angel ravaging the land.

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