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- 1 Chronicles
- Chapter 21
- Verse 4
1 Chronicles 21:4
“Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.”
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Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Chronicles 21:1-6
Numbering the people, one would think, was no bad thing. Why should not the shepherd know the number of his flock? But…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
cameto Jerusalem In 2Sa 24:4-8 the route is described and the time taken in the numbering is stated, nine months and…
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