Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem. Cross References 1 Chronicles 21:3But Joab replied, "May the LORD multiply His troops a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of my lord? Why does my lord want to do this? Why should he bring guilt on Israel?"
1 Chronicles 21:5And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.
Chapter Outline 1. David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people5. The number of the people being brought, David repents of it9. David having three plagues proposed by God, chooses the pestilence14. After the death of 70,000, David by repentance prevents the destruction of Jerusalem18. David, by Gad's direction, purchases Ornan's threshing floor; 26. where having built an altar, God gives a sign of his favor by fire.28. David sacrifices there, being restrained from Gibeon by fear of the angelJump to Previous Departed However Israel Jerusalem Joab Jo'ab Joab's King's Nevertheless Overruled Prevailed Severe Stronger Throughout Wherefore WordJump to Next Departed However Israel Jerusalem Joab Jo'ab Joab's King's Nevertheless Overruled Prevailed Severe Stronger Throughout Wherefore Word |
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