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Joabgave the number of the census of all the people to David. And 1allIsrael were 1,100,000***men who drew the sword; and Judah was 470,000***men who drew the sword.
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Joab said, "May 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.
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Joab gave the number of the census of all the people to David. And all Israel were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword; and Judah was 470,000 men who drew the sword.
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But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
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God was displeased with this thing, so He struck Israel.