Sheva was the scribe, and Zadok and Abiathar were the priests.

(He gave instructions that the people of Judah should be taught “The Bow.” Indeed, it is written down in the Book of Yashar.)

In the morning David wrote a letter to Joab and sent it with Uriah.

David felt guilty after he had numbered the army. David said to the Lord, “I have sinned greatly by doing this! Now, O Lord, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”