2Sa 24:17 | TNotes | STEP | 24:17 I am the one who has sinned: David’s earlier confession of sin was limited to his circumstances (“forgive my guilt,” 24:10 ); now he prayed for those he considered innocent (but see 24:1 ) and offered to die in their place. • as sheep: David was the shepherd of Israel (see study note on 7:8).

‏ 2 Samuel 24:17

24:17 ^a I am the one who has sinned: David’s earlier confession of sin was limited to his circumstances (“forgive my guilt,” 24:10 ^b); now he prayed for those he considered innocent (but see 24:1 ^c) and offered to die in their place.

• as sheep: David was the shepherd of Israel (see study note on 7:8).