independently choose the person one will be represented by, and even the person chosen may not always be available as an option. Though David committed a sin, he was fortunate a prophet came to him who represented the people and, more importantly, who spoke for God. The prophet Gad spoke in a simple and authoritative way, because in Israel where God ruled, David was in charge of the sword only, while prophets had the more authoritative voice. This prophet spoke directly to his king. What he said