Was it because it created strife? The Tribe with the most people starting to think they deserved more? More land, money from the treasury?
Pete
2007-02-07 03:40:40 · 4 answers · asked by Outhouse Philosopher 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Census is not a sin. Census is necessary to know how much of a resource is needed to keep everyone fed, warmed, etc.
Saul sinned when he performed a sacrifice himself instead of waiting for the priest to arrive.
David sinned when he lusted after another man's wife. He sent the man to the front line to die and married the widow.
2007-02-07 03:55:02 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know David numbered the people, but I can not look up right now if Saul did also, it is not comming to mind.
Numbering the people was not the problem with God, but they were to take a offering to God (of 1/2 shekel of silver per person I believe).
2007-02-07 11:48:12 · answer #2 · answered by tim 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to Saul, the King before David? Or are you confusing David with Saul because it was David who took the census?
2007-02-07 11:45:03 · answer #3 · answered by stpolycarp77 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
who is saul does he know you remember man is the one that wrote the bible and look how this world turned out to be like, it's hatred and wars and destruction and now they're trying to fine another planet to run to, whats wrong with this picture, when will we wake up to the truth, man is a lie
2007-02-07 11:47:00 · answer #4 · answered by nobody 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋