1 Chronicles 21:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Joab refused to include anyone from the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he still disagreed with David's orders.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pretended he wanted to talk privately with him. So he took Abner into one of the small rooms that were part of the town gate and stabbed him in the stomach. Joab killed him because Abner had killed Joab's brother Asahel.

1 Chronicles 21:7

David's order to count the people made God angry, and he punished Israel.

1 Chronicles 27:24

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.