In 2 Samuel 24, God Himself incited David to take a census of Israel. Why would God do this and then punish Israel for it?
Please compare 2 Samuel 24:1 with 1 Chronicles 21:1 to see the discrepancy.2 Samuel 24:1, "And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah."1 Chronicles 21:1,2: "And Satan stood [...]