1 Chronicles 27:23 References
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But David did not count those twenty years of age and under, abecause the Lord had said He would multiply Israel bas the stars of heaven.
a 1 Chronicles 21:2-5
1 Chronicles 21
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So David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, "aGo, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring me word that I may know their number."
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Joab said, "aMay the Lord add to His people a hundred times as many as they are! But, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? Why does my lord seek this thing? Why should he be a cause of guilt to Israel?"
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Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. Therefore, Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.