1st Chronicles 21:6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
That last sentence in the above passage is fraught with consequences both in the physical and spiritual realms, for if the action is “Abominable” to Joab and he still goes ahead and does it anyway, he is yielding his mind to satanic influences, and by so doing he is just about to open the floodgates of trouble upon a nation that hasn’t a clue as to what will soon unfold. There are collateral blessings, and there are also the collateral curses, by which certain persons will suffer or benefit, either directly or indirectly from the acts of those in authority.
When the leader of a nation is in error, by knowingly doing evil, it is often the case that persons under their jurisdiction will suffer as a result, some more, some less. The leaders of Hamas and the fighters are not the only ones who are suffering; thousands of little children are taking a hit, with limbs being broken starvation, disease, trauma and a lot of women, and other elderly citizens have also been recipients of the collateral damage, as shrapnel from the bombs continue to take a toll.
In other words, the leaders made the decision and it is inevitable that those under their jurisdiction will suffer, some more, some less. This fact should serve as a deterrent or warning to leaders the world over, not to knowingly make decisions that could result in carnage and deep distress to those under their care.
1st Chronicles 21:7 And God was displeased with this thing; therefore, he smote Israel.
May God add His blessing to the study of His word. “Good night” and God bless!