4
But the king's word was stronger than Joab's. So Joab went out and went through all Israel and came to Jerusalem.
5
And Joab gave David the number of all the people; all the men of Israel, able to take up arms, were one million, one hundred thousand men; and those of Judah were four hundred and seventy thousand men, able to take up arms.
6
But Levi and Benjamin were not numbered among them, for Joab was disgusted with the king's order.
7
And God was not pleased with this thing; so he sent punishment on Israel.
8
Then David said to God, Great has been my sin in doing this; but now, be pleased to take away the sin of your servant, for I have done very foolishly.
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