Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The king’s word, however, overruled Joab and the army commanders; so they left the presence of the king to enroll the fighting men of Israel. New Living Translation But the king insisted that they take the census, so Joab and the commanders of the army went out to count the people of Israel. English Standard Version But the king’s word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to number the people of Israel. Berean Standard Bible Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to register the troops of Israel. King James Bible Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. New King James Version Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Therefore Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel. New American Standard Bible Nevertheless, the king’s order prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the presence of the king to conduct a census of the people of Israel. NASB 1995 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to register the people of Israel. NASB 1977 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king, to register the people of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible Nevertheless, the king’s word stood strong against Joab and against the commanders of the military force. So Joab and the commanders of the military force went out from the presence of the king to take a census of the people of Israel. Amplified Bible Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So they went from the king’s presence to take a census of the people of Israel. Christian Standard Bible Yet the king’s order prevailed over Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the king’s presence to register the troops of Israel. Holman Christian Standard Bible Yet the king’s order prevailed over Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the king’s presence to register the troops of Israel. American Standard Version Notwithstanding, the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. Contemporary English Version But when David refused to change his mind, Joab and the army officers went out and started counting the people. English Revised Version Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation However, the king overruled Joab and the commanders of the army. So they left the king [in order] to count the people of Israel. Good News Translation But the king made Joab and his officers obey his order; they left his presence and went out to count the people of Israel. International Standard Version But the king's order overruled Joab and the commanders of the special forces, so Joab and the commanders of the special forces left David's presence to take a census of the people of Israel. Majority Standard Bible Nevertheless, the king?s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to register the troops of Israel. NET Bible But the king's edict stood, despite the objections of Joab and the leaders of the army. So Joab and the leaders of the army left the king's presence in order to muster the Israelite army. New Heart English Bible However, the king?s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the army. Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king, to number the children of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. World English Bible Notwithstanding, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the word of the king is severe toward Joab, and against the heads of the force, and Joab goes out, and the heads of the force, [from] before the king to inspect the people, even Israel; Young's Literal Translation And the word of the king is severe towards Joab, and against the heads of the force, and Joab goeth out, and the heads of the force, from before the king to inspect the people, even Israel; Smith's Literal Translation And the king's word will be strong to Joab and to the chiefs of his army. And Joab went forth and the chiefs of his army before the king to review the people Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut the king's words prevailed over the words of Joab, and of the captains of the army: and Joab, and the captains of the soldiers went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version But the words of the king prevailed over the words of Joab and the leaders of the army. And so Joab and the leaders of the military departed from the face of the king, so that they might number the people of Israel. New American Bible However, the king’s command prevailed over Joab and the leaders of the army, so they left the king’s presence in order to register the people of Israel. New Revised Standard Version But the king’s word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to take a census of the people of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleNotwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. And Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to number the people of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the word of the King prevailed against Yuab and against the Generals of the army, and Yuab went out and the Commanders of the army from before the King to count the people of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation Nevertheless the word of the king prevailed against Joab an the captains of the host: And Joab and the captains of the host went out before the king to number the people of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context David's Military Census…3But Joab replied to the king, “May the LORD your God multiply the troops a hundred times over, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king want to do such a thing?” 4Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to count the troops of Israel. 5They crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.… Cross References 1 Chronicles 21:4 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem. 1 Chronicles 21:1-2 Then Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to take a census of Israel. / So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and count the Israelites from Beersheba to Dan and bring me a report, so that I may know their number.” 1 Samuel 15:24 Then Saul said to Samuel, “I have sinned; I have transgressed the LORD’s commandment and your instructions, because I feared the people and obeyed their voice. 1 Samuel 24:10 Behold, this day you have seen with your own eyes that the LORD delivered you into my hand in the cave. I was told to kill you, but I spared you and said, ‘I will not lift my hand against my lord, since he is the LORD’s anointed.’ 1 Kings 21:25 (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. 2 Kings 18:7 And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. 2 Kings 24:3-4 Surely this happened to Judah at the LORD’s command, to remove them from His presence because of the sins of Manasseh and all that he had done, / and also for the innocent blood he had shed. For he had filled Jerusalem with innocent blood, and the LORD was unwilling to forgive. Exodus 30:12 “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. Numbers 1:2-3 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. Numbers 26:2 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by the houses of their fathers—all those twenty years of age or older who can serve in the army of Israel.” Deuteronomy 1:10-11 The LORD your God has multiplied you, so that today you are as numerous as the stars in the sky. / May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times over and bless you as He has promised. Deuteronomy 17:14-20 When you enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you and have taken possession of it and settled in it, and you say, “Let us set a king over us like all the nations around us,” / you are to appoint over yourselves the king whom the LORD your God shall choose. Appoint a king from among your brothers; you are not to set over yourselves a foreigner who is not one of your brothers. / But the king must not acquire many horses for himself or send the people back to Egypt to acquire more horses, for the LORD has said, ‘You are never to go back that way again.’ ... Joshua 11:15 As the LORD had commanded His servant Moses, so Moses commanded Joshua. That is what Joshua did, leaving nothing undone of all that the LORD had commanded Moses. Psalm 106:15 So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them. Proverbs 16:9 A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps. Treasury of Scripture Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. the king's 1 Chronicles 21:4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem. Ecclesiastes 8:4 Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou? went out Exodus 1:17 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive. Acts 5:29 Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men. Jump to Previous Army Captains Commanders Count Enroll Fighting Force Heads Host However Inspect Israel Joab Jo'ab King's Nevertheless Notwithstanding Order Overruled Presence Prevailed Register Severe Towards WordJump to Next Army Captains Commanders Count Enroll Fighting Force Heads Host However Inspect Israel Joab Jo'ab King's Nevertheless Notwithstanding Order Overruled Presence Prevailed Register Severe Towards Word2 Samuel 24 1. David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people5. The captains, in nine months and twenty days, gather 1,300,000 fighting men 10. David repents, and having three plagues proposed by God, chooses pestilence 15. After the death of 70,000, David by prayer prevents the destruction of Jerusalem 18. David, by God's direction, purchases Araunah's threshing floor; 25. and the plague stops Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. This phrase highlights King David's authority and determination, even when faced with opposition from his trusted military leaders. Joab, the commander of David's army, and the other commanders were hesitant about conducting a census, likely due to the understanding that such actions could demonstrate a lack of trust in God's provision and protection. In the cultural and historical context of ancient Israel, a census was often associated with military conscription or taxation, which could be seen as relying on human strength rather than divine support. This decision by David, despite the counsel of his advisors, reflects a moment of human weakness and foreshadows the consequences that follow. The tension between divine will and human authority is a recurring theme in Scripture, as seen in other instances where leaders act contrary to God's guidance, such as Saul's disobedience in 1 Samuel 15. So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king to register the troops of Israel. Persons / Places / Events 1. DavidThe King of Israel who orders the census of the people, despite opposition from his military leaders. 2. Joab The commander of David's army, who is reluctant to carry out the king's order to conduct a census. 3. Commanders of the Army Military leaders under Joab who also express hesitation about the census. 4. Israel The nation over which David reigns, and whose people are to be counted in the census. 5. Census The event of counting the people of Israel, which is the central action in this passage. Teaching Points The Danger of Pride and Self-RelianceDavid's decision to conduct a census may reflect a reliance on military strength rather than trust in God. Believers are reminded to place their confidence in God rather than in human resources or achievements. The Importance of Godly Counsel Joab and the commanders express their concerns, yet David insists on his decision. This highlights the importance of seeking and heeding godly counsel in decision-making. The Consequences of Disobedience The passage foreshadows the negative consequences of David's actions, reminding believers that disobedience to God's commands can lead to serious repercussions. God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility While God is sovereign, humans are responsible for their actions. David's choice to proceed with the census demonstrates the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibility. Repentance and Restoration Although not detailed in this specific verse, the broader account shows David's eventual repentance, illustrating the importance of turning back to God after sinning.Verse 4. - The captains of the host. The matter was not undertaken without a council being held, and at it David's chief officers agreed with Joab; but David had made up his mind, and would take no advice. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Nevertheless, the king'sהַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause prevailed וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק (way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Joab יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and against וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the commanders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army. הֶחָ֑יִל (he·ḥā·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength So Joab יוֹאָ֜ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3097: Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and the commanders וְשָׂרֵ֤י (wə·śā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army הַחַ֙יִל֙ (ha·ḥa·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2428: A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength departed וַיֵּצֵ֨א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3318: To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from the presence לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct Strong's 6440: The face of the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king to count לִפְקֹ֥ד (lip̄·qōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6485: To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit the troops הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc Links 2 Samuel 24:4 NIV2 Samuel 24:4 NLT 2 Samuel 24:4 ESV 2 Samuel 24:4 NASB 2 Samuel 24:4 KJV 2 Samuel 24:4 BibleApps.com 2 Samuel 24:4 Biblia Paralela 2 Samuel 24:4 Chinese Bible 2 Samuel 24:4 French Bible 2 Samuel 24:4 Catholic Bible OT History: 2 Samuel 24:4 Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) |
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