1 Chronicles 21 Adversaries 

Only the NET uses the word adversary. All other translations use “satan.” Why the difference? Here’s what the NET tells us “Many interpreters and translations render the Hebrew שָׂטָן as a proper name here, “Satan” (NEB, NASB, NIV, NRSV). However, the Hebrew term שָׂטָן, which means “adversary,” is used here without the article. Elsewhere when it appears without the article, it refers to a personal or national adversary in the human sphere, the lone exception being Num 22:22, 32, where the angel of the Lord assumes the role of an adversary to Balaam.”

So what is the truth for us today from this passage? No matter who you are,if you are a believer, know this: Satan is your and my adversary and he will use his tactics to thwart God’s divine plan. There is a warning here for us today. Beware of Satan and his plans.  David did not go to God and ask if he should take a census and often we step out without asking God for His plan for us. Our pride overtakes our vigilance and we find ourselves in the muck and mire of the sin nature that is ours.