David's Punishment Fireback

David ordered a census of Israel and Judah, which displeased God because it reflected David’s pride and lack of trust. After realizing his sin, David was given a choice by the prophet Gad: seven years of famine, three months of fleeing from enemies, or three days of plague. David chose to fall into God’s hands, and a devastating plague struck the land, killing 70,000 people. As the angel of destruction approached Jerusalem, God had compassion and stopped the plague at the threshing floor of Araunah. David built an altar there, offered sacrifices, and God answered with fire from heaven, halting the disaster.