What sin did David commit near the end of the book that resulted in a plague on Israel?
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Correct answer: Taking a census of the people
David insisted on numbering the fighting men of Israel and Judah, which showed a reliance on military strength rather than God. As a punishment, David had to choose between three options and chose a three-day plague.
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