1 Chronicles 21:6

Revised Standard Version

But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.

Cross References

2 Samuel 3:27

And when Abner returned to Hebron, Joab took him aside into the midst of the gate to speak with him privately, and there he smote him in the belly, so that he died, for the blood of Asahel his brother.

1 Chronicles 21:7

But God was displeased with this thing, and he smote Israel.

1 Chronicles 27:24

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but did not finish; yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered in the chronicles of King David.