2 Samuel 24:4 - Common English Bible But the king’s word overruled Joab and the military commanders. So Joab and the commanders left the king’s presence to take a census of the Israelites. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition But the king's word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So they went from the king's presence to number the Israelites. American Standard Version (1901) Notwithstanding, the king’s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version But the words of the king prevailed over the words of Joab and the leaders of the army. And so Joab and the leaders of the military departed from the face of the king, so that they might number the people of Israel. |