Deuteronomy 28:49 The Lord shall bring a nation against thee from far, from the end of the earth, as swift as the eagle flies; a nation whose tongue thou shalt not understand; 50 A nation of fierce countenance, which shall not regard the person of the old, nor shew favor to the young.
The next devil, or option is even worse, for the three months of devastation by David’s foes, could trigger slaughter on a national scale, and could weaken the military to the point where his soldiers might jump ship, for some might conclude if you can’t win them, then join them.
This particular second devil or option came with the guarantee that David would signally lose any battle with whosoever the invader might be. Even though the nations of the earth in our day may not know it, there are times when enemy nations are permitted to invade other countries, on account of cherished sin harbored by leaders and people alike.
And this does not only apply to God’s chosen people for it applies to nations who have nothing to do with God, but who are under His jurisdiction, even if they do not acknowledge this fact. When any nation does that which they know to be wrong, the gate is often opened for its enemies to wreak havoc.
Genesis 15:13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; 14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!