But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king's command was detestable to him. Cross References 1 Chronicles 21:7 This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel. 1 Chronicles 27:24 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David. Treasury of Scripture But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab. Levi Numbers 1:47-49 Joab 2 Samuel 3:27 2 Samuel 11:15-21 2 Samuel 20:9,10 |