1 Chronicles 21:3 - King James Version (Oxford) 1769And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel? See the chapterMore versionsAmplified Bible - Classic EditionAnd Joab answered, May the Lord multiply His people a hundred times! But, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? Why then does my lord require this? Why will he bring guilt upon Israel? See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)And Joab said, Jehovah make his people a hundred times as many as they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord’s servants? why doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt unto Israel? See the chapterCommon English BibleBut Joab replied, “May the LORD increase his people a hundred times! Sir, aren’t you the king, and aren’t they all your servants? Why do you want to do this? Why bring guilt on Israel?” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain VersionAnd Joab responded: "May the Lord increase his people a hundred times more than they are. But, my lord the king, are they not all your servants? Why would my lord seek this thing, which may be imputed as a sin to Israel?" See the chapterDouay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 versionAnd Joab answered: The Lord make his people a hundred times more than they are! But, my lord the king, are they not all thy servants? Why doth my lord seek this thing, which may be imputed as a sin to Israel? See the chapter |