1 Chronicles 21:7

4 But, the word of the king, prevailed against Joab,—and Joab departed, and went to and fro throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

5 And Joab delivered the sum of the number of the people, unto David,—and all Israel was found to be a thousand thousand and a hundred thousand men, who drew sword, and Judah, four hundred and seventy thousand men, who drew sword.

6 But, Levi and Benjamin, counted he not among them,—for detestable was the word of the king unto Joab.

7 And it was displeasing in the eyes of God, concerning this thing,—therefore smote he Israel.

8 And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, in that I have done this thing,—but, now, I beseech thee, take away the iniquity of thy servant, for I have shown myself very foolish.

9 Then spake Yahweh unto Gad, the seer of David saying:

10 Go—and thou shalt speak unto David, saying, Thus, saith Yahweh, Three things, do I offer thee,—choose thee one from among them, that I may do it unto thee.