2 Samuel 24:3

Free Bible Version

But Joab replied to the king, “May the Lord multiply his people a hundred times over, Your Majesty, and may you live to see it! But why does Your Majesty want to do this?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be brave, and fight your best for our people and the towns of our God. May the Lord do what he sees as good!”

2 Samuel 24:4

But the king was adamant so Joab and the army commanders left the king and went to census the people of Israel.

Psalm 115:14

May the Lord be good to you, you and your children.

Proverbs 14:28

The glory of a king is the number of his subjects, for a ruler is nothing without them.

Isaiah 60:5

Then you will see and shine brilliantly, your heart will beat wildly for joy, for the riches that cross the sea, the wealth of the nations, will be brought to you.

Deuteronomy 1:11

May the Lord, the God of your forefathers, multiply you a thousand times and bless you as he has promised.