Translations
Modern
Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.
Traditional
Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
Literal
And the word of the king was strengthened against Joab, and Joab went out and went throughout all Israel, and he came to Jerusalem.
Latin
Sed sermo regis magis prævaluit: egressusque est Joab, et circuivit universum Israël: et reversus est Jerusalem,
Original
Hebrew
English
Nevertheless , the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.
Notes
This account of the census is similar to 2 Samuel 24:1–25 but focuses on different aspects. The Chronicler’s version sets the stage for dedicating the altar and preparing to build the temple (1 Chronicles 22).
Theme notes and profiles
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes Joab: Son of Zeruiah, commander of David's army
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Chronicles, Books of First and Second David Genealogy Moriah
Topics
Census: The Numbering of Israel by David Conscience of Joab, for Numbering Israel Joab: Son of David's Sister: Numbers the People Rulers: Wicked: David, Numbering Israel and Judah