How many men of Israel and Judah were counted in David’s census that incurred God's judgment?
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Correct answer: 800,000 in Israel and 500,000 in Judah
According to 2 Samuel 24:9, there were 800,000 able-bodied men who could draw the sword in Israel and 500,000 in Judah.
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