2 Samuel 24:14

Verse 14. Lord, and be exposed to the violence of pestilence, which attacks both rich and poor; whereas the rich can frequently escape the dangers of war, or of famine. Calmet.—David knew that he had sinned, and he did not wish to screen himself from suffering the temporal punishment due to sin. Bible.—God punishes us equally by the hand of men, as by other means; but the king thus intimates, that he looks upon Him as an indulgent father, who is less severe than the ministers of justice. Menochius.