2Sa 24:15-16 | MHM | STEP | v. 15-16 : God sent a pestilence upon Israel, which spread from Dan to Beer-sheba. In a short time, 70,000 people died. This judgment came directly from God, showing His power and the seriousness of sin. When the angel of the Lord stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, God relented and said, It is enough; stay now thy hand . This act of mercy shows that God does not delight in punishment and is ready to forgive when His purposes are fulfilled (2 Samuel 24:15-16 ).

‏ 2 Samuel 24:15-16

v. 15-16: God sent a pestilence upon Israel, which spread from Dan to Beer-sheba. In a short time, 70,000 people died. This judgment came directly from God, showing His power and the seriousness of sin. When the angel of the Lord stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, God relented and said, It is enough; stay now thy hand. This act of mercy shows that God does not delight in punishment and is ready to forgive when His purposes are fulfilled (2 Samuel 24:15-16 ^a).

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