In Context

6 And Levi and Benjamin he hath not numbered in their midst, for the word of the king was abominable with Joab.

7 And it is evil in the eyes of God concerning this thing, and He smiteth Israel,

8 and David saith unto God, 'I have sinned exceedingly, in that I have done this thing; and now, cause to pass away, I pray Thee, the iniquity of Thy servant, for I have acted very foolishly.'

9 And Jehovah speaketh unto Gad, seer of David, saying:

10 Go, and thou hast spoken unto David, saying, Thus said Jehovah, Three — I am stretching out unto thee; choose for thee one of these, and I do it to thee.'

11 And Gad cometh in unto David, and saith to him, 'Thus said Jehovah, Take for thee —

1 Chronicles 21:9 in Other Translations