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So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to number the people of Israel. <a href="/bsb/2_samuel/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</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="/kjv/2_samuel/24.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/2_samuel/24.htm">New King James Version</a> 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. <a href="/nasb_/2_samuel/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1995</a> Nevertheless, the king&#8217s 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. <a href="/nasb77/2_samuel/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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. <a href="/lsb/2_samuel/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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. <a href="/amp/2_samuel/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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. <a href="/csb/2_samuel/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/hcsb/2_samuel/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Yet the king&#8217s order prevailed over Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the king&#8217s presence to register the troops of Israel. <a href="/asv/2_samuel/24.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/cev/2_samuel/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> But when David refused to change his mind, Joab and the army officers went out and started counting the people. <a href="/erv/2_samuel/24.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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. <a href="/gwt/2_samuel/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> However, the king overruled Joab and the commanders of the army. So they left the king [in order] to count the people of Israel. <a href="/gnt/2_samuel/24.htm">Good News Translation</a> But the king made Joab and his officers obey his order; they left his presence and went out to count the people of Israel. <a href="/isv/2_samuel/24.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/2_samuel/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</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="/net/2_samuel/24.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/2_samuel/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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. <a href="/wbt/2_samuel/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/web/2_samuel/24.htm">World English Bible</a> 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. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/2_samuel/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And 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; <a href="/ylt/2_samuel/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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; <a href="/slt/2_samuel/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/2_samuel/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> But 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. <a href="/cpdv/2_samuel/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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. <a href="/nabre/2_samuel/24.htm">New American Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nrsvce/2_samuel/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/2_samuel/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Notwithstanding 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. <a href="/hpbt/2_samuel/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> 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<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/2_samuel/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> 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. <a href="/sep/2_samuel/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/2_samuel/24-4.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/_0ajZHUzMKw?start=7464" 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/2_samuel/24.htm">David's Military Census</a> …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?” 4<a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">Nevertheless, the king’s</a> <a href="/hebrew/1697.htm" title="1697: də·ḇar- (N-msc) -- Speech, word. From dabar; a word; by implication, a matter or thing; adverbially, a cause.">word</a> <a href="/hebrew/2388.htm" title="2388: way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong, obstinate; to bind, restrain, conquer.">prevailed</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">against</a> <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/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and against</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: śā·rê (N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: he·ḥā·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of the army.</a> <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.">So Joab</a> <a href="/hebrew/8269.htm" title="8269: wə·śā·rê (Conj-w:: N-mpc) -- Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince. From sarar; a head person.">and the commanders</a> <a href="/hebrew/2428.htm" title="2428: ha·ḥa·yil (Art:: N-ms) -- From chuwl; probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength.">of the army</a> <a href="/hebrew/3318.htm" title="3318: way·yê·ṣê (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; to go out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.">departed</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: lip̄·nê (Prep-l:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from the presence</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">of the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/6485.htm" title="6485: lip̄·qōḏ (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To attend to, visit, muster, appoint. A primitive root; to visit; by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.">to count</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: hā·‘ām (Art:: N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">the troops</a> <a href="/hebrew/853.htm" title="853: ’eṯ- (DirObjM) -- Apparent contracted from 'owth in the demonstrative sense of entity; properly, self."></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.">of Israel.</a> 5They crossed the Jordan and camped near Aroer, south of the town in the middle of the valley, and proceeded toward Gad and Jazer.…<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="/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="/1_chronicles/21-1.htm">1 Chronicles 21:1-2</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.” <a href="/1_samuel/15-24.htm">1 Samuel 15:24</a> 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. <a href="/1_samuel/24-10.htm">1 Samuel 24:10</a> 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.’ <a href="/1_kings/21-25.htm">1 Kings 21:25</a> (Surely there was never one like Ahab, who sold himself to do evil in the sight of the LORD, incited by his wife Jezebel. <a href="/2_kings/18-7.htm">2 Kings 18:7</a> And the LORD was with Hezekiah, and he prospered wherever he went. He rebelled against the king of Assyria and refused to serve him. <a href="/2_kings/24-3.htm">2 Kings 24:3-4</a> 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. <a href="/exodus/30-12.htm">Exodus 30:12</a> “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. <a href="/numbers/1-2.htm">Numbers 1:2-3</a> “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. <a href="/numbers/26-2.htm">Numbers 26:2</a> “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.” <a href="/deuteronomy/1-10.htm">Deuteronomy 1:10-11</a> 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. <a href="/deuteronomy/17-14.htm">Deuteronomy 17:14-20</a> 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.’ ... <a href="/joshua/11-15.htm">Joshua 11:15</a> 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. <a href="/psalms/106-15.htm">Psalm 106:15</a> So He granted their request, but sent a wasting disease upon them. <a href="/proverbs/16-9.htm">Proverbs 16:9</a> A man’s heart plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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<a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">1 Chronicles 21:4</a> Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.<a href="/ecclesiastes/8-4.htm">Ecclesiastes 8:4</a> Where the word of a king is, there is power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?went out<a href="/exodus/1-17.htm">Exodus 1:17</a> But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.<a href="/acts/5-29.htm">Acts 5:29</a> Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Army</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Count</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Enroll</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-14.htm">Force</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-13.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Host</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">However</a> <a href="/1_samuel/17-18.htm">Inspect</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/2_samuel/19-42.htm">King's</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-16.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_samuel/29-9.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/20-15.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">Overruled</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-11.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-2.htm">Register</a> <a href="/2_samuel/2-17.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/15-23.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/23-3.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/1-19.htm">Army</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-25.htm">Captains</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-22.htm">Commanders</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-8.htm">Count</a> <a href="/luke/2-3.htm">Enroll</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-46.htm">Fighting</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-21.htm">Force</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-2.htm">Heads</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-32.htm">Host</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-15.htm">However</a> <a href="/job/5-24.htm">Inspect</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Israel</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-9.htm">Joab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-7.htm">Jo'ab</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-4.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/8-19.htm">Nevertheless</a> <a href="/1_kings/11-12.htm">Notwithstanding</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-21.htm">Order</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/21-4.htm">Overruled</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">Presence</a> <a href="/1_kings/16-22.htm">Prevailed</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/4-33.htm">Register</a> <a href="/1_kings/17-17.htm">Severe</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">Towards</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-11.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">2 Samuel 24</div>1. <a href="/2_samuel/24-1.htm">David, tempted by Satan, forces Joab to number the people</a> 5. <a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm">The captains, in nine months and twenty days, gather 1,300,000 fighting men</a> 10. <a href="/2_samuel/24-10.htm">David repents, and having three plagues proposed by God, chooses pestilence</a> 15. <a href="/2_samuel/24-15.htm">After the death of 70,000, David by prayer prevents the destruction of Jerusalem</a> 18. <a href="/2_samuel/24-18.htm">David, by God's direction, purchases Araunah's threshing floor; </a> 25. <a href="/2_samuel/24-25.htm">and the plague stops</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/2_samuel/24.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/2_samuel/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/2_samuel/24.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>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 <a href="/1_samuel/15.htm">1 Samuel 15</a>.So Joab and the commanders of the army departed from the presence of the king Despite their reservations, Joab and the commanders obeyed David's command, demonstrating the hierarchical structure and the importance of obedience to the king's authority in ancient Israel. This departure signifies the beginning of a task that was against their better judgment, highlighting the tension between duty and conscience. The phrase "departed from the presence of the king" indicates a formal and possibly reluctant compliance with the royal decree. This moment can be compared to other biblical narratives where individuals follow orders despite personal misgivings, such as Jonah's initial flight from God's command or Peter's denial of Jesus despite his earlier protestations of loyalty.to register the troops of Israel. The act of registering the troops involved counting the fighting men of Israel, which was a significant undertaking given the tribal and geographical divisions within the nation. This census was not merely a logistical exercise but carried spiritual implications, as it was seen as an act of pride and self-reliance. In the broader biblical context, numbering the people without divine instruction was considered a transgression, as it implied a reliance on human strength rather than God's power. This event is reminiscent of the earlier census in the Book of Numbers, which was conducted under God's command and for specific purposes. The consequences of David's census, which included a severe plague, underscore the importance of aligning human actions with divine will. This narrative also foreshadows the ultimate reliance on God rather than human might, a theme fulfilled in the New Testament through Jesus Christ, who embodies complete trust and obedience to the Father.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/d/david.htm">David</a> The King of Israel who orders the census of the people, despite opposition from his military leaders. 2. <a href="/topical/j/joab.htm">Joab</a> The commander of David's army, who is reluctant to carry out the king's order to conduct a census. 3. <a href="/topical/c/commanders_of_the_army.htm">Commanders of the Army</a> Military leaders under Joab who also express hesitation about the census. 4. <a href="/topical/i/israel.htm">Israel</a> The nation over which David reigns, and whose people are to be counted in the census. 5. <a href="/topical/c/census.htm">Census</a> The event of counting the people of Israel, which is the central action in this passage.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_pride_and_self-reliance.htm">The Danger of Pride and Self-Reliance</a> David'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. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_godly_counsel.htm">The Importance of Godly Counsel</a> 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. <a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_disobedience.htm">The Consequences of Disobedience</a> The passage foreshadows the negative consequences of David's actions, reminding believers that disobedience to God's commands can lead to serious repercussions. <a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_human_responsibility.htm">God's Sovereignty and Human Responsibility</a> 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. <a href="/topical/r/repentance_and_restoration.htm">Repentance and Restoration</a> 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.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_2_samuel_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 2 Samuel 24</a> <a href="/q/why_was_david_punished_for_a_census.htm">Why was David punished for conducting a census?</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_david_punish_joab.htm">2 Samuel 3:27-30: Why doesn't David punish Joab immediately for murdering Abner if he truly opposes the act?</a> <a href="/q/israel's_fighting_men_count.htm">How many fighting men were in Israel? (2 Samuel 24:9 vs. 1 Chronicles 21:5)</a> <a href="/q/why_is_david_anointed_again_in_2_samuel.htm">In 2 Samuel 2:4, why is David anointed again when he was already anointed in 1 Samuel 16:13?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/2_samuel/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>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. <a href="/commentaries/2_samuel/24-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Nevertheless, the king's הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king word דְּבַר־ (də·ḇar-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1697.htm">Strong's 1697: </a> A word, a matter, thing, a cause prevailed וַיֶּחֱזַ֤ק (way·ye·ḥĕ·zaq) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2388.htm">Strong's 2388: </a> To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer against אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to Joab יוֹאָ֔ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and against וְעַ֖ל (wə·‘al) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against the commanders שָׂרֵ֣י (śā·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army. הֶחָ֑יִל (he·ḥā·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength So Joab יוֹאָ֜ב (yō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3097.htm">Strong's 3097: </a> Joab -- 'the LORD is father', three Israelites and the commanders וְשָׂרֵ֤י (wə·śā·rê) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8269.htm">Strong's 8269: </a> Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince of the army הַחַ֙יִל֙ (ha·ḥa·yil) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2428.htm">Strong's 2428: </a> A force, an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength departed וַיֵּצֵ֨א (way·yê·ṣê) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3318.htm">Strong's 3318: </a> To go, bring, out, direct and proxim from the presence לִפְנֵ֣י (lip̄·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - common plural construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6440.htm">Strong's 6440: </a> The face of the king הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king to count לִפְקֹ֥ד (lip̄·qōḏ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6485.htm">Strong's 6485: </a> To visit, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit the troops הָעָ֖ם (hā·‘ām) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock of Israel. יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (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 <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/2_samuel/24-4.htm">2 Samuel 24:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-4.htm">OT History: 2 Samuel 24:4 Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab (2Sa iiSam 2 Sam ii sam) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/2_samuel/24-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="2 Samuel 24:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 24:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/2_samuel/24-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="2 Samuel 24:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="2 Samuel 24:5" /></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>