1 Chronicles 21:6

6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.

1 Chronicles 21:6 Meaning and Commentary

1 Chronicles 21:6

(See Gill on 1 Chronicles 21:1).

1 Chronicles 21:6 In-Context

4 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and traveled throughout Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.

5 And Joab reported to David the total number of the troops. In all Israel there were 1,100,000 men who drew the sword, including 470,000 in Judah.

6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.

7 This command was also evil in the sight of God; so He struck Israel.

8 Then David said to God, “I have sinned greatly because I have done this thing. Now I beg You to take away the iniquity of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly.”