2 Samuel 24:3

Contemporary English Version Interconfessional Edition

Joab answered, “I hope the Lord your God will give you 100 times more soldiers than you already have. I hope you will live to see that day! But why do you want to do a thing like this?”

Cross References

Deuteronomy 1:11

God has even promised to bless us a thousand times more, and I pray that he will.

Psalm 115:14

I pray that the Lord will let your family and your descendants always grow strong.

Isaiah 60:5

When you see this, your faces will glow; your hearts will pound and swell with pride. Treasures from across the sea and the wealth of nations will be brought to you.

Proverbs 14:28

Rulers of powerful nations are held in honor; rulers of weak nations are nothing at all.

2 Samuel 10:12

Be brave and fight hard to protect our people and the cities of our God. I pray that the Lord will do whatever pleases him.”

2 Samuel 24:4

But when David refused to change his mind, Joab and the army officers went out and started counting the people.