1 Chronicles 21:2-4

Legacy Standard Bible

² So David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, “^(A)Go, count Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring me word that I may know their total count.” ³ But Joab said, “^(B)May Yahweh 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?” ⁴ Nevertheless, the king’s word stood strong against Joab. So, Joab went out and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.