King James Version
"But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab."
— 1 Chronicles 21:6, King James Version
“But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them; for the king’s word was abominable to Joab. ”
“But he didn't count Levi and Benjamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.”
“Now Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin, for the king’s edict disgusted him.”
“But Levi and Benjamin he did not number: for Joab unwillingly executed the king's orders.”
“But Levi and Benjamin were not numbered among them, for Joab was disgusted with the king's order.”
“But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.”
And Joab answered, The Lord make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord’s servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?
Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
And Joab gave the sum of the number of the people unto David. And all they of Israel were a thousand thousand and an hundred thousand men that drew sword: and Judah was four hundred threescore and ten thousand men that drew sword.
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.
And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.
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.
And the Lord spake unto Gad, David’s seer, saying,