2 Samuel 24:3

New American Bible - revised edition

But Joab replied to the king: “May the Lord your God increase the number of people a hundredfold for my lord the king to see it with his own eyes. But why does it please my lord to do a thing of this kind?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Hold firm and let us show ourselves courageous for the sake of our people and the cities of our God; and may the Lord do what is good in his sight.”

2 Samuel 24:4

However, the king’s command prevailed over Joab and the leaders of the army, so they left the king’s presence in order to register the people of Israel.

Psalm 115:14

May the Lord increase your number, yours and your descendants.

Proverbs 14:28

A multitude of subjects is the glory of the king; but if his people are few, a prince is ruined.

Isaiah 60:5

Then you shall see and be radiant, your heart shall throb and overflow. For the riches of the sea shall be poured out before you, the wealth of nations shall come to you.

Deuteronomy 1:11

May the Lord, the God of your ancestors, increase you a thousand times over, and bless you as he promised!