1 Chronicles 27:23

23 David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the Lord had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven.

1 Chronicles 27:23 In-Context

21 for the half-tribe of Manasseh in Gilead, Iddo son of Zechariah; for Benjamin, Jaasiel son of Abner;
22 for Dan, Azarel son of Jeroham. These were the leaders of the tribes of Israel.
23 David did not count those below twenty years of age, for the Lord had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven.
24 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but did not finish; yet wrath came upon Israel for this, and the number was not entered into the account of the Annals of King David.
25 Over the king's treasuries was Azmaveth son of Adiel. Over the treasuries in the country, in the cities, in the villages and in the towers, was Jonathan son of Uzziah.
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