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Is it not I that commanded that the army be numbered?

"I am the one who commanded that the army be numbered."

But these sheep

David speaks of the people of Israel as if they were sheep, who are known for trusting and following their leader.

what have they done?

"they certainly have done nothing that deserves punishment."

Let your hand strike me and my clan

"Punish me and my clan"