1 Chronicles 21:2-4

New American Standard Bible 1995

² So David said to Joab and to the princes of the people, “^(A)Go, number Israel from Beersheba even to Dan, and bring me word that I may know their number.” ³ Joab said, “^(B)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?” ⁴ Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Therefore, Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.