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David spoke to the LORD when he saw the angel who struck the people, and said, “Behold, I have sinned, and I have done perversely; but these sheep, what have they done? Please let your hand be against me, and against my father’s house.”
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Verse 17. Are, like sheep. Menochius.—They were not accountable for the fault of their shepherd, or king; nor were they punished for it, ( Bible.) but for joining in the revolts of Absalom, Seba, and so forth (Salien) as well as for other secret offences. Bible.—Some groundlessly condemn the people, for entertaining sentiments of pride, along with David. Both king and people suffer, when either draws down the vengeance of heaven.
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