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"Now Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin, for the king’s edict disgusted him."
— 1 Chronicles 21:6, NET Bible
“But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.”
“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.”
“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.”
Joab replied,“May the LORD make his army a hundred times larger! My master, O king, do not all of them serve my master? Why does my master want to do this? Why bring judgment on Israel?”
But the king’s edict stood, despite Joab’s objections. So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel before returning to Jerusalem.
Joab reported to David the number of warriors. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 sword-wielding soldiers; Judah alone had 470,000 sword-wielding soldiers.
Now Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin, for the king’s edict disgusted him.
God was also offended by it, so he attacked Israel.
David said to God,“I have sinned greatly by doing this! Now, please remove the guilt of your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”
The LORD told Gad, David’s prophet,