1 Chronicles 21:8
And David said unto God, I have sinned greatly, because I have done this thing: but now, I beseech thee, do away the iniquity of thy servant; for I have done very foolishly.
Cross-reference
In 1 Chronicles 21:17, David expands his confession — taking full blame and pleading for the people — continuing the same narrative moment.
In 2 Samuel 12:13, David confesses 'I have sinned' after adultery — same confession formula as here after the census.
2 Samuel 24:10 is the parallel account of David's exact same confession after the census — nearly identical wording.
In Psalm 32:5, David describes the same confession and forgiveness pattern — acknowledging sin to God leads to pardon.
In Psalm 51:1-3, David again confesses his sin and pleads for mercy, reinforcing the repentance pattern.
1 John 1:9 states the principle that confession leads to forgiveness, which David's prayer exemplifies.
Hosea 14:2 instructs Israel to say 'Take away all iniquity,' matching David's request to 'take away my iniquity'.
In Luke 15:18, the prodigal son plans a confession to his father, echoing David's humble admission of sin.