2 Samuel 24:3

Modern English Version

Joab said to the king, “May the Lord your God add to the people a hundred times as many as they are, in the sight of my lord the king; but why does my lord the king so desire this thing?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be strong and let us fight with resolve for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. May the Lord do what seems good to Him.”

2 Samuel 24:4

However, the king’s word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from before the king to register the people of Israel.

Psalm 115:14

May the Lord give you increase, you and your children.

Proverbs 14:28

In the multitude of people is the glory of a king, but in the lack of subjects is the ruin of a prince.

Isaiah 60:5

Then you shall see and be radiant, and your heart shall thrill and rejoice because the abundance of the sea shall be converted to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you.

Deuteronomy 1:11

May the Lord, the God of your fathers, make you a thousand times more numerous and bless you, just as He has promised you!