2 Samuel 24:3

New King James Version

And Joab said to the king, “Now may the Lord your God add to the people a hundred times more than there are, and may the eyes of my lord the king see it. But why does my lord the king desire this thing?”

Cross References

2 Samuel 10:12

Be of good courage, and let us be strong for our people and for the cities of our God. And may the Lord do what is good in His sight.”

2 Samuel 24:4

Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab and against the captains of the army. Therefore Joab and the captains of the army went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel.

Psalm 115:14

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

Proverbs 14:28

In a multitude of people is a king’s honor, But in the lack of people is the downfall of a prince.

Isaiah 60:5

Then you shall see and become radiant, And your heart shall swell with joy; Because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, The wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.

Deuteronomy 1:11

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