Who tempted David to number Israel?
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This Bible contradiction is from the Skeptic's Annotated Bible.

Verses

God

2 Samuel 24:1 View context

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

Satan

1 Chronicles 21:1 View context

And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.

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