1st Chronicles 21:16 And David lifted up his eyes and saw the angel of the Lord stand between the earth and the heaven, having a drawn sword in his hand stretched out over Jerusalem. Then David and the elders of Israel, who were clothed in sackcloth, fell upon their faces.
Even to David who had sinned in his capacity as king it seemed unfathomable, that apparently innocent persons would have to suffer for his misdeeds, but that is what sin does, especially deliberate sin, when it is cheered on by the masses of people. Many of the folks who perished that day were also partakers of David’s perspective and therefore, even though they were not directly involved in David’s decision, they inwardly agreed, and supported him in his endeavors, and as such were part and parcel of the whole scheme, as far as God was concerned.
Thus, there are some grave questions that must be answered before we move forward, so that we here in the land of the free and the home of the brave do not fall into that unfortunate situation, of having to choose a better devil. Question: How is it that David and all his household were spared from the carnage while others who had no direct input suffered for David’s sin?
Question: Is it true that the citizenry of a nation may fall victims to the doings, and decisions of their dear leader, and the dear leader can get off scotch free? Question: Can the citizenry of a nation participate in the spirit, ideologies, and philosophies of the leader without making a direct contribution to the decision -making processes?
1st Chronicles 21:17 And David said unto God, isn’t it me, who commanded the people to be numbered? even I it is that have sinned and done evil indeed; but as for these sheep, what have they done? let thine hand, I pray thee, O Lord my God, be on me, and on my father's house; but not on thy people, that they should be plagued.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!