2 Samuel 24:3

God's Word

Joab responded to the king, “May the Lord your God multiply the people a hundred times over, and may Your Majesty ⌞live⌟ to see it. But why does Your Majesty wish to do this?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong! Let’s prove ourselves strong for our people and for the cities of our God, and the Lord will do what he considers right.”

2 Samuel 24:4

However, the king overruled Joab and the commanders of the army. So they left the king ⌞in order⌟ to count the people of Israel.

Psalm 115:14

May the Lord continue to bless you and your children.

Proverbs 14:28

A large population is an honor for a king, but without people a ruler is ruined.

Isaiah 60:5

Then you will see this and rejoice, and your heart will be thrilled with joy, because the riches of the sea will be brought to you. The wealth of the nations will come to you.

Deuteronomy 1:11

May the Lord God of your ancestors make you a thousand times more numerous, and may he bless you as he has promised.