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But Joab replied, "May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Chronicles 21:3? 2. Why did Joab question David's decision in 1 Chronicles 21:3? 3. How does 1 Chronicles 21:3 highlight the importance of godly counsel? 4. What can we learn about obedience from Joab's response in 1 Chronicles 21:3? 5. How does 1 Chronicles 21:3 connect to the theme of pride in Scripture? 6. How can we apply Joab's caution to our decision-making today? 7. Why did Joab question David's decision in 1 Chronicles 21:3? 8. What was the significance of David's census in 1 Chronicles 21? 9. How does 1 Chronicles 21:3 reflect on human pride and divine authority? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 21? 11. How is it fair for 70,000 people to die (1 Chronicles 21:14) because of David’s census? 12. Why was David punished for conducting a census? 13. How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5) 14. Who incited David to count the fighting men of Israel? God did (2 Samuel 24: 1) Satan did (I Chronicles 2 1:1) Discussion Questions 1. What motivated David to take a census, and how can we guard against similar motivations in our own lives? 2. How does Joab's response to David's command reflect the importance of accountability in leadership? 3. In what ways can we apply the principle of seeking God's guidance before making significant decisions? 4. How does the account of David's census illustrate the broader biblical theme of pride and its consequences? 5. Reflect on a time when you faced consequences for a decision. How did you experience God's grace and restoration in that situation? 1 Chronicles 21 Bible Study Questions 1. Why do you think the act of taking a census was considered sinful in God's eyes? How does this relate to reliance on God? 2. How did Joab react to David's command to count the people? What does his reaction teach us about obeying authority versus obeying God's laws? 3. Why do you think David chose the plague as his punishment? How does this decision reflect on his faith in God's mercy? 4. What was the consequence of David's sin on the people of Israel? How does this impact your understanding of the effects of our actions on others? 5. How did David respond when confronted with the consequences of his actions? How can this guide us when we realize we've sinned? 6. How does the divine punishment narrative influence your understanding of God's justice? 7. How does God's mercy, as illustrated in this chapter, resonate with your understanding of God's character? 8. Why was it important for David to pay for the threshing floor and the offerings? What does this teach us about sacrifices and offerings? 9. How does the story of David's repentance inspire your personal spiritual journey? 10. David had three choices for his punishment. How would you have chosen? Why? 11. If you were in Joab's position, how would you have handled David's command? 12. In present-day living, how can we discern when a command or order contradicts God's principles? 13. How can we apply the principle of God's mercy towards David to our own lives when we make mistakes? 14. How can this chapter inform our understanding of the relationship between sin, repentance, and forgiveness? 15. How can we ensure that our offerings to God are meaningful and not just ceremonial? 16. In what ways do we see the theme of divine justice played out in our world today? 17. How can we trust in God's providence when faced with challenging decisions, as David did? 18. How does this chapter help you understand the importance of obeying God’s command? 19. In what ways might you be relying on worldly measures of success rather than trusting God's provision and purpose? 20. How does 1 Chronicles 21 inspire you to seek God's mercy in your life? How can you incorporate this lesson into your daily actions? Links 1 Chronicles 21:3 NIV 1 Chronicles 21:3 NLT 1 Chronicles 21:3 ESV 1 Chronicles 21:3 NASB 1 Chronicles 21:3 KJV 1 Chronicles 21:3 Commentaries Bible Hub