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God&#8217s wrath came on Israel on account of this numbering, and the number was not entered in the book of the annals of King David. <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Living Translation</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began the census but never finished it because the anger of God fell on Israel. The total number was never recorded in King David’s official records. <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Standard Version</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but did not finish. Yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David. <a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">King James Bible</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. <a href="/nkjv/1_chronicles/27.htm">New King James Version</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for wrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/nasb_/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah had begun to count them, but did not finish; and because of this, wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not included in the account of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1995</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah had begun to count them, but did not finish; and because of this, wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not included in the account of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/nasb77/1_chronicles/27.htm">NASB 1977 </a> Joab the son of Zeruiah had begun to count them, but did not finish; and because of this, wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not included in the account of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/lsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Joab the son of Zeruiah had begun to number them, but did not finish; and because of this, wrath came upon Israel, and this count was not included in the total count of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/amp/1_chronicles/27.htm">Amplified Bible</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census but did not finish; and because of this, [God’s] wrath came on Israel, and the number was not recorded in the chronicles of King David. <a href="/csb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he didn’t complete it. There was wrath against Israel because of this census, and the number was not entered in the Historical Record of King David. <a href="/hcsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he didn&#8217t complete it. There was wrath against Israel because of this census, and the number was not entered in the Historical Record of King David. <a href="/asv/1_chronicles/27.htm">American Standard Version</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but finished not; and there came wrath for this upon Israel; neither was the number put into the account in the chronicles of king David. <a href="/cev/1_chronicles/27.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah had begun to count the people, but he stopped when the LORD began punishing Israel. So the total number was never included in David's official records. <a href="/erv/1_chronicles/27.htm">English Revised Version</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but finished not; and there came wrath for this upon Israel; neither was the number put into the account in the chronicles of king David; <a href="/gwt/1_chronicles/27.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Joab, son of Zeruiah, started to count them but didn't finish. God was angry with Israel because of this, and the report from it was never included in the official records of King David. <a href="/gnt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Good News Translation</a> Joab, whose mother was Zeruiah, began to take a census, but he did not complete it. God punished Israel because of this census, so the final figures were never recorded in King David's official records. <a href="/isv/1_chronicles/27.htm">International Standard Version</a> Zeruiah's son Joab began the census, but never completed it. Nevertheless, God became angry with Israel because of this, so the number was never entered into the official records of the Annals of King David. <a href="/msb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. <a href="/net/1_chronicles/27.htm">NET Bible</a> Joab son of Zeruiah started to count the men but did not finish. God was angry with Israel because of this, so the number was not recorded in the scroll called The Annals of King David. <a href="/nheb/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but did not finish; and there came wrath for this on Israel; neither was the number entered in the scroll of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/wbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David. <a href="/web/1_chronicles/27.htm">World English Bible</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to take a census, but didn’t finish; and wrath came on Israel for this. The number wasn’t put into the account in the chronicles of King David. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> Joab son of Zeruiah has begun to number, but has not finished; and there is wrath against Israel for this, and the number has not gone up in the account of the Chronicles of King David. <a href="/ylt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Joab son of Zeruiah hath begun to number -- and hath not finished -- and there is for this wrath against Israel, and the number hath not gone up in the account of the Chronicles of king David. <a href="/slt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to number, and finished not, for there will be wrath upon this against Israel; and the number went not up into the Amber of the words of the days to king David.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_chronicles/27.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Joab the son of Sarvia began to number, but he finished not: because upon this there fell wrath upon Israel: and therefore the number of them that were numbered, was not registered in the chronicles of king David. <a href="/cpdv/1_chronicles/27.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Joab, the son of Zeruiah, had begun to number, but he did not finish. For because of this, wrath had fallen upon Israel. And therefore the number of those who had been counted was not related in the official records of king David. <a href="/nabre/1_chronicles/27.htm">New American Bible</a> Joab, son of Zeruiah, began to take the census, but he did not complete it, for because of it wrath fell upon Israel. Therefore the number was not recorded in the book of chronicles of King David. <a href="/nrsvce/1_chronicles/27.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but did not finish; yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered into the account of the Annals of King David.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_chronicles/27.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Joab the son of Zuriah began to number, but he did not finish because there came wrath upon Israel for this, neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of David. <a href="/hpbt/1_chronicles/27.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Yuab, son of Tsuria, began to number and did not finish, and there was wrath on Israel by this, and he did not bring the computation according to the computation of the Chronicles of King David.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_chronicles/27.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but finished not; and there came wrath for this upon Israel; neither was the number put into the account in the chronicles of king David. <a href="/sep/1_chronicles/27.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Joab the son of Saruia began to number the people, and did not finish the work, for there was hereupon wrath on Israel; and the number was not recorded in the book of the chronicles of king David. <a href="/parallel/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/wtNNY-qpWWI?start=7700" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_chronicles/27.htm">The Leaders of the Twelve Tribes</a> …23David did not count the men aged twenty or under, because the LORD had said that He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of the sky. 24<a href="/hebrew/3097.htm" title="3097: yō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-ms) -- The LORD is father, three Isr. From Yhovah and 'ab; Jehovah-fathered; Joab, the name of three Israelites.">Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/1121.htm" title="1121: ben- (N-msc) -- Son. From banah; a son, in the widest sense (like 'ab, 'ach, etc.).">son</a> <a href="/hebrew/6870.htm" title="6870: ṣə·rū·yāh (N-proper-ms) -- An Israelite woman. Feminine passive participle from the same as tsriy; wounded; Tserujah, an Israelitess.">of Zeruiah</a> <a href="/hebrew/2490.htm" title="2490: hê·ḥêl (V-Hifil-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to bore, i.e. to wound, to dissolve; figuratively, to profane, to break, to begin; denom. to play.">began</a> <a href="/hebrew/4487.htm" title="4487: lim·nō·wṯ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- A primitive root; properly, to weigh out; by implication, to allot or constitute officially; also to enumerate or enroll.">to count the men</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: ḵil·lāh (V-Piel-Perf-3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">finish.</a> <a href="/hebrew/2063.htm" title="2063: ḇā·zōṯ (Prep-b:: Pro-fs) -- Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that. Irregular feminine of zeh; this.">For because of this census</a> <a href="/hebrew/7110.htm" title="7110: qe·ṣep̄ (N-ms) -- A splinter, rage, strife. From qatsaph; a splinter; figuratively, rage or strife.">wrath</a> <a href="/hebrew/1961.htm" title="1961: way·hî (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To fall out, come to pass, become, be. A primitive root; to exist, i.e. Be or become, come to pass.">came</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">upon</a> <a href="/hebrew/3478.htm" title="3478: yiś·rā·’êl (N-proper-ms) -- From sarah and 'el; he will rule as God; Jisrael, a symbolical name of Jacob; also of his posterity.">Israel,</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: ham·mis·pār (Art:: N-ms) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">and the number</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">was not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5927.htm" title="5927: ‘ā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to ascend, intransitively or actively; used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative.">entered</a> <a href="/hebrew/4557.htm" title="4557: bə·mis·par (Prep-b:: N-msc) -- Number, tally. From caphar; a number, definite or indefinite; also narration.">in the Book</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: diḇ·rê- (N-mpc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">of</a> <a href="/hebrew/3117.htm" title="3117: hay·yā·mîm (Art:: N-mp) -- Day. From an unused root meaning to be hot; a day, whether literal, or figurative.">the Chronicles</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: lam·me·leḵ (Prep-l, Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of King</a> <a href="/hebrew/1732.htm" title="1732: dā·wîḏ (N-proper-ms) -- Perhaps beloved one, a son of Jesse. Rarely; Daviyd; from the same as dowd; loving; David, the youngest son of Jesse.">David.</a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-25</a> Again the anger of the LORD burned against Israel, and He stirred up David against them, saying, “Go and take a census of Israel and Judah.” / So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” / But 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?” ... <a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1-30</a> 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.” / But 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?” ... <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">2 Samuel 24:10</a> After David had numbered the troops, his conscience was stricken and he said to the LORD, “I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, O LORD, I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">1 Chronicles 21:7</a> This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">2 Samuel 24:15-16</a> So the LORD sent a plague upon Israel from that morning until the appointed time, and seventy thousand of the people from Dan to Beersheba died. / But when the angel stretched out his hand to destroy Jerusalem, the LORD relented from the calamity and said to the angel who was destroying the people, “Enough! Withdraw your hand now!” At that time the angel of the LORD was by the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-17.htm">1 Chronicles 21:17</a> And David said to God, “Was it not I who gave the order to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? O LORD my God, please let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house, but do not let this plague remain upon Your people.” <a href="/2_samuel/24-17.htm">2 Samuel 24:17</a> When David saw the angel striking down the people, he said to the LORD, “Surely I, the shepherd, have sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? Please, let Your hand fall upon me and my father’s house.” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-8.htm">1 Chronicles 21:8</a> Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.” <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">2 Samuel 24:2</a> So the king said to Joab the commander of his army, who was with him, “Go now throughout the tribes of Israel from Dan to Beersheba and register the troops, so that I may know their number.” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-2.htm">1 Chronicles 21:2</a> 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.” <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">2 Samuel 24:3</a> But 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?” <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">1 Chronicles 21:3</a> But 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?” <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">1 Chronicles 21:4</a> Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem. <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">2 Samuel 24:9</a> And Joab reported to the king the total number of the troops. In Israel there were 800,000 men of valor who drew the sword, and in Judah there were 500,000.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.began to number<a href="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1-17</a> And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel… <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">2 Samuel 24:1-15</a> And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he moved David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">Annals</a> <a href="/2_kings/15-37.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Book</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">Chronicles</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">Count</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/24-2.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-16.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ruth/2-21.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/16-2.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/2_kings/24-5.htm">History</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/11-25.htm">Included</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-7.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/23-27.htm">Numbering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/9-1.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-14.htm">Started</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/13-11.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/26-28.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/18-15.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Account</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm">Annals</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-7.htm">Begun</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">Book</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">Chronicles</a> <a href="/job/13-24.htm">Count</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-31.htm">David</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-28.htm">End</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-20.htm">Fell</a> <a href="/ezra/5-3.htm">Finish</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-20.htm">Finished</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">History</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/31-18.htm">Included</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/28-1.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-34.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/2-17.htm">Numbering</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/29-29.htm">Recorded</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/3-2.htm">Started</a> <a href="/2_chronicles/12-7.htm">Wrath</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Zeruiah</a> <a href="/1_samuel/26-6.htm">Zeru'iah</a><div class="vheading2">1 Chronicles 27</div>1. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-1.htm">The twelve captains for each month</a> 16. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-16.htm">The princes of the twelve tribes</a> 23. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm">The numbering of the people is hindered</a> 25. <a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm">David's several officers</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/27.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_chronicles/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_chronicles/27.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. Joab, the commander of David's army and son of Zeruiah, David's sister, is a prominent military leader throughout David's reign. His role in the census reflects his position of authority and trust. The act of counting the men, or conducting a census, was initiated by King David, as recorded in <a href="/1_chronicles/21.htm">1 Chronicles 21</a> and <a href="/2_samuel/24.htm">2 Samuel 24</a>. The census was intended to assess military strength, but it was against God's will, as it demonstrated reliance on human resources rather than divine provision. Joab's reluctance to complete the task, as seen in his protest in <a href="/1_chronicles/21-3.htm">1 Chronicles 21:3</a>, indicates his awareness of the potential spiritual consequences. The incomplete census suggests divine intervention or a change of heart, highlighting Joab's complex character—loyal yet often morally conflicted.For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, The wrath mentioned here refers to God's anger, which resulted in a severe plague as a consequence of the census. This divine judgment underscores the seriousness of David's sin in ordering the census, which was seen as an act of pride and self-reliance. The wrath upon Israel serves as a reminder of the covenant relationship between God and His people, where obedience leads to blessing and disobedience to judgment. This event parallels other instances in Scripture where God's wrath is kindled by disobedience, such as the golden calf incident in <a href="/exodus/32.htm">Exodus 32</a>. It also foreshadows the ultimate need for atonement and points to the sacrificial system fulfilled in Jesus Christ.and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. The omission of the census number from the official records signifies its disapproval by God and its lack of legitimacy. The "Book of the Chronicles of King David" likely refers to a historical record or annal that documented the reign and achievements of King David. The absence of the census data in this record serves as a testament to its failure and the divine disapproval of the act. This omission highlights the importance of aligning human actions with divine will and serves as a cautionary tale for future generations. It also emphasizes the theme of divine sovereignty over human affairs, a recurring motif throughout the biblical narrative.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/joab_son_of_zeruiah.htm">Joab son of Zeruiah</a> Joab was the commander of King David's army and a key military leader in Israel. He was known for his loyalty to David but also for his ruthless actions. 2. <a href="/topical/z/zeruiah.htm">Zeruiah</a> Zeruiah was the sister of King David and the mother of Joab, Abishai, and Asahel. Her sons were prominent figures in David's reign. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_census.htm">The Census</a> This event refers to the counting of the fighting men of Israel, which was initiated by Joab under King David's orders. It was considered an act of pride and lack of trust in God's provision. 4. <a href="/topical/w/wrath_upon_israel.htm">Wrath upon Israel</a> The wrath mentioned refers to God's displeasure with the census, which led to a plague as a consequence of David's actions. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_book_of_the_chronicles_of_king_david.htm">The Book of the Chronicles of King David</a> This refers to the official records of King David's reign, where the completed census was not recorded due to its incompletion and the resulting divine judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_provision.htm">Trust in God's Provision</a> The census reflects a reliance on human strength rather than God's power. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's provision and sovereignty rather than their own resources. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> Disobedience to God's commands can lead to severe consequences. This account serves as a reminder of the importance of aligning our actions with God's will. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> Although the census led to God's wrath, David's eventual repentance shows the path to restoration. Believers should be quick to repent and seek God's forgiveness when they err. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_leadership.htm">The Role of Leadership</a> Leaders bear responsibility for their actions and decisions. Joab's role in the census highlights the importance of wise and godly leadership. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a> The failure to complete the census as intended underscores the importance of obedience to God's instructions, even in seemingly mundane tasks.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_chronicles_27.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Chronicles 27</a> <a href="/q/why_was_david_punished_for_a_census.htm">Why was David punished for conducting a census?</a> <a href="/q/1_chron_18_4_vs_2_sam_8_4__7,000_or_1,700.htm">In 1 Chronicles 18:4, how do we reconcile the figure of 7,000 horsemen with 2 Samuel 8:4, which mentions 1,700 instead?</a> <a href="/q/why_record_a_partial_count_in_1_chron_27.htm">Why does 1 Chronicles 27:23–24 mention divine wrath for numbering, yet still record a partial count of fighting men? </a> <a href="/q/is_1_chronicles_11_11_legendary.htm">Does the claim in 1 Chronicles 11:11 that Jashobeam killed 300 men with one spear suggest exaggerated or legendary storytelling rather than a literal event? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/1_chronicles/27.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(24) Joab the son of Zeruiah began.--Or, had begun. This clearly refers to <a href="/1_chronicles/21-6.htm" title="But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.">1Chronicles 21:6</a>. Joab omitted to number Levi and Benjamin.Because there fell wrath for it.--The same phrase recurs in <a href="/2_chronicles/19-10.htm" title="And what cause soever shall come to you of your brothers that dwell in your cities, between blood and blood, between law and commandment, statutes and judgments, you shall even warn them that they trespass not against the LORD, and so wrath come on you, and on your brothers: this do, and you shall not trespass.">2Chronicles 19:10</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/24-18.htm" title="And they left the house of the LORD God of their fathers, and served groves and idols: and wrath came on Judah and Jerusalem for this their trespass.">2Chronicles 24:18</a>. (Comp. for the fact, <a href="/1_chronicles/21-7.htm" title="And God was displeased with this thing; therefore he smote Israel.">1Chronicles 21:7</a>, seq.) The sense of the Hebrew may be brought out better thus: "Joab son of Zeruiah had begun to number, without finishing; and there fell," &c.Neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.--Literally, and the number came not up ('?l?h), was not entered. (Comp. <a href="/1_kings/9-21.htm" title="Their children that were left after them in the land, whom the children of Israel also were not able utterly to destroy, on those did Solomon levy a tribute of slavery to this day.">1Kings 9:21</a>; <a href="/2_chronicles/20-34.htm" title="Now the rest of the acts of Jehoshaphat, first and last, behold, they are written in the book of Jehu the son of Hanani, who is mentioned in the book of the kings of Israel.">2Chronicles 20:34</a>.) The number which Joab ascertained was not recorded, as might have been expected, in the official annals of the reign, here designated as "the account of the chronicles of king David" (mispar dibre ha-y?mim). It is implied that the chronicler had these annals before him in some form or other, probably as a section of the "History of the Kings of Judah and Israel," and that he found the lists of this chapter in that source. Those of 1 Chronicles 23-26 may have been derived from the same authority. In <a href="/2_kings/12-20.htm" title="And his servants arose, and made a conspiracy, and slew Joash in the house of Millo, which goes down to Silla.">2Kings 12:20</a>; <a href="/2_kings/13-8.htm" title="Now the rest of the acts of Jehoahaz, and all that he did, and his might, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?">2Kings 13:8</a>; <a href="/2_kings/13-12.htm" title="And the rest of the acts of Joash, and all that he did, and his might with which he fought against Amaziah king of Judah, are they not written in the book of the chronicles of the kings of Israel?">2Kings 13:12</a>, and all similar instances, the phrase for "book of the Chronicles" is not mispar, but s?pher dibre ha-y?mim. Some suppose that the text here should be altered accordingly; others would render mispar dibre ha-y?mim, "the statistical section of the annals." But mispar in <a href="/judges/7-15.htm" title="And it was so, when Gideon heard the telling of the dream, and the interpretation thereof, that he worshipped, and returned into the host of Israel, and said, Arise; for the LORD has delivered into your hand the host of Midian.">Judges 7:15</a> means the telling or relation of a dream, and the transition from such a sense to that of written relation is easy. The phrase rendered "Chronicles" is the same as the Hebrew title of these books. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_chronicles/27.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 24. - It seems a little surprising to read of Joab, fixed on the page of history as the person who began to number, but... finished not, when we have been already particularly told that it was he to whom King David's command to number was "abominable" (<a href="/1_chronicles/21-6.htm">1 Chronicles 21:6</a>). However differently enough from the method of either nature or mankind, the antidote has here preceded the evil. For because there fell wrath for it, read the Hebrew, and there was for this wrath upon Israel. The last sentence of the verse purports to say that such numbering as had been done before the point at which Joab stopped was not honoured by a place, where other numbers were found, in the register of the chronicles of King David. <a href="/commentaries/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Joab יוֹאָ֨ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites son בֶּן־ (ben-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1121.htm">Strong's 1121: </a> A son of Zeruiah צְרוּיָ֜ה (ṣə·rū·yāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6870.htm">Strong's 6870: </a> Zeruiah -- an Israelite woman began הֵחֵ֤ל (hê·ḥêl) Verb - Hifil - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2490.htm">Strong's 2490: </a> To bore, to wound, to dissolve, to profane, to break, to begin, to play to count [the men] לִמְנוֹת֙ (lim·nō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4487.htm">Strong's 4487: </a> To weigh out, to allot, constitute officially, to enumerate, enroll but did not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no finish. כִלָּ֔ה (ḵil·lāh) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent For this was the reason בָזֹ֛את (ḇā·zōṯ) Preposition-b | Pronoun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2063.htm">Strong's 2063: </a> Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, wrath קֶ֖צֶף (qe·ṣep̄) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7110.htm">Strong's 7110: </a> A splinter, rage, strife came וַיְהִ֥י (way·hî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1961.htm">Strong's 1961: </a> To fall out, come to pass, become, be upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Israel, יִשְׂרָאֵ֑ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3478.htm">Strong's 3478: </a> Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc and the number הַמִּסְפָּ֔ר (ham·mis·pār) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration was not וְלֹ֤א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no entered עָלָה֙ (‘ā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5927.htm">Strong's 5927: </a> To ascend, in, actively in the Book בְּמִסְפַּ֥ר (bə·mis·par) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4557.htm">Strong's 4557: </a> A number, definite, indefinite, narration of דִּבְרֵֽי־ (diḇ·rê-) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause the Chronicles הַיָּמִ֖ים (hay·yā·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3117.htm">Strong's 3117: </a> A day of King לַמֶּ֥לֶךְ (lam·me·leḵ) Preposition-l, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king David. דָּוִֽיד׃ (dā·wîḏ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1732.htm">Strong's 1732: </a> David -- perhaps 'beloved one', a son of Jesse <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">1 Chronicles 27:24 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/27-24.htm">OT History: 1 Chronicles 27:24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began (1 Chron. 1Ch iCh i Ch 1 chr 1chr)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-23.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:23"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:23" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_chronicles/27-25.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Chronicles 27:25"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Chronicles 27:25" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>