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1 Chronicles 21:6
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Christian Standard Bible®
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count because the king’s command was detestable to him.
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count because the king’s command was detestable to him.
Hebrew Names Version
But he didn't count Levi and Binyamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Yo'av.
But he didn't count Levi and Binyamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Yo'av.
King James Version
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
English Standard Version
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
New Century Version
But Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he didn't like King David's order.
But Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he didn't like King David's order.
New English Translation
Now Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin, for the king's edict disgusted him.
Now Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin, for the king's edict disgusted him.
Amplified Bible
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king's order was detestable to Joab.
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king's order was detestable to Joab.
New American Standard Bible
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
World English Bible
But he didn't count Levi and Benjamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But he didn't count Levi and Benjamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
Geneva Bible (1587)
But the Leuites and Beniamin counted he not among them: for the Kings worde was abominable to Ioab.
But the Leuites and Beniamin counted he not among them: for the Kings worde was abominable to Ioab.
Legacy Standard Bible
But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abominable to Joab.
But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abominable to Joab.
Berean Standard Bible
But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king's command was detestable to him.
But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king's command was detestable to him.
Contemporary English Version
Joab refused to include anyone from the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he still disagreed with David's orders.
Joab refused to include anyone from the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he still disagreed with David's orders.
Complete Jewish Bible
But he didn't count Levi and Binyamin among them, because the king's order was hateful to Yo'av.
But he didn't count Levi and Binyamin among them, because the king's order was hateful to Yo'av.
Darby Translation
But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
Easy-to-Read Version
Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin because he did not like King David's order.
Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin because he did not like King David's order.
George Lamsa Translation
But the Levites, the priests, and the tribe of Benjamin were not counted among them; for the kings word was abominable to Joab, and Joab was unwilling to number them.
But the Levites, the priests, and the tribe of Benjamin were not counted among them; for the kings word was abominable to Joab, and Joab was unwilling to number them.
Good News Translation
Because Joab disapproved of the king's command, he did not take any census of the tribes of Levi and Benjamin.
Because Joab disapproved of the king's command, he did not take any census of the tribes of Levi and Benjamin.
Lexham English Bible
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the word of the king was repulsive to Joab.
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the word of the king was repulsive to Joab.
Literal Translation
And Levi and Benjamin he did not number among them, for the word of the king was loathsome to Joab.
And Levi and Benjamin he did not number among them, for the word of the king was loathsome to Joab.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
As for Leui and Ben Iamin, he nombred them not amonge these: for the kynges worde was abhominable vnto Ioab.
As for Leui and Ben Iamin, he nombred them not amonge these: for the kynges worde was abhominable vnto Ioab.
American Standard Version
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
Bible in Basic English
But Levi and Benjamin were not numbered among them, for Joab was disgusted with the king's order.
But Levi and Benjamin were not numbered among them, for Joab was disgusted with the king's order.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
But the Leuites and Beniamin counted he not among them: For the kinges word was abhominable to Ioab.
But the Leuites and Beniamin counted he not among them: For the kinges word was abhominable to Ioab.
JPS Old Testament (1917)
But Levi and Benjamin he did not number among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin he did not number among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
King James Version (1611)
But Leui and Beniamin counted hee not among them: for the kings word was abominable to Ioab.
But Leui and Beniamin counted hee not among them: for the kings word was abominable to Ioab.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
But he numbered not Levi and Benjamin among them; for the word of the king was painful to Joab.
But he numbered not Levi and Benjamin among them; for the word of the king was painful to Joab.
English Revised Version
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For Joab noumbride not Leuy and Beniamyn, for ayens his wille he dide the comaundement of the kyng.
For Joab noumbride not Leuy and Beniamyn, for ayens his wille he dide the comaundement of the kyng.
Update Bible Version
But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king's word was disgusting to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king's word was disgusting to Joab.
Webster's Bible Translation
But Levi and Benjamin he counted not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But Levi and Benjamin he counted not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
New King James Version
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
New Living Translation
But Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census because he was so distressed at what the king had made him do.
But Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census because he was so distressed at what the king had made him do.
New Life Bible
But Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin among them because he did not like what the king had told him to do.
But Joab did not number Levi and Benjamin among them because he did not like what the king had told him to do.
New Revised Standard
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
But, Levi and Benjamin, counted he not among them, - for detestable was the word of the king unto Joab.
But, Levi and Benjamin, counted he not among them, - for detestable was the word of the king unto Joab.
Douay-Rheims Bible
But Levi and Benjamin he did not number: for Joab unwillingly executed the king’s orders.
But Levi and Benjamin he did not number: for Joab unwillingly executed the king’s orders.
Revised Standard Version
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Jo'ab.
But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Jo'ab.
Young's Literal Translation
And Levi and Benjamin he hath not numbered in their midst, for the word of the king was abominable with Joab.
And Levi and Benjamin he hath not numbered in their midst, for the word of the king was abominable with Joab.
New American Standard Bible (1995)
But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.
Contextual Overview
1Now Satan entered the scene and seduced David into taking a census of Israel. David gave orders to Joab and the army officers under him, "Canvass all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and get a count of the population. I want to know the number." 3 Joab resisted: "May God multiply his people by hundreds! Don't they all belong to my master the king? But why on earth would you do a thing like this—why risk getting Israel into trouble with God?" 4But David wouldn't take no for an answer, so Joab went off and did it—canvassed the country and then came back to Jerusalem and reported the results of the census: There were 1,100,000 fighting men; of that total, Judah accounted for 470,000. Joab, disgusted by the command—it, in fact, turned his stomach!—protested by leaving Levi and Benjamin out of the census-taking. And God, offended by the whole thing, punished Israel.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
Levi: Numbers 1:47-49
Joab: 2 Samuel 3:27, 2 Samuel 11:15-21, 2 Samuel 20:9, 2 Samuel 20:10
Reciprocal: 2 Samuel 24:9 - eight hundred thousand 1 Kings 3:8 - cannot Luke 6:41 - but
Cross-References
Genesis 17:17
Abraham fell flat on his face. And then he laughed, thinking, "Can a hundred-year-old man father a son? And can Sarah, at ninety years, have a baby?"
Abraham fell flat on his face. And then he laughed, thinking, "Can a hundred-year-old man father a son? And can Sarah, at ninety years, have a baby?"
Genesis 21:22
At about that same time, Abimelech and the captain of his troops, Phicol, spoke to Abraham: "No matter what you do, God is on your side. So swear to me that you won't do anything underhanded to me or any of my family. For as long as you live here, swear that you'll treat me and my land as well as I've treated you."
At about that same time, Abimelech and the captain of his troops, Phicol, spoke to Abraham: "No matter what you do, God is on your side. So swear to me that you won't do anything underhanded to me or any of my family. For as long as you live here, swear that you'll treat me and my land as well as I've treated you."
Genesis 21:27
So the two of them made a covenant. Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. Abraham set aside seven sheep from his flock.
So the two of them made a covenant. Abraham took sheep and cattle and gave them to Abimelech. Abraham set aside seven sheep from his flock.
Isaiah 49:15
"Can a mother forget the infant at her breast, walk away from the baby she bore? But even if mothers forget, I'd never forget you—never. Look, I've written your names on the backs of my hands. The walls you're rebuilding are never out of my sight. Your builders are faster than your wreckers. The demolition crews are gone for good. Look up, look around, look well! See them all gathering, coming to you? As sure as I am the living God"— God 's Decree— "you're going to put them on like so much jewelry, you're going to use them to dress up like a bride.
"Can a mother forget the infant at her breast, walk away from the baby she bore? But even if mothers forget, I'd never forget you—never. Look, I've written your names on the backs of my hands. The walls you're rebuilding are never out of my sight. Your builders are faster than your wreckers. The demolition crews are gone for good. Look up, look around, look well! See them all gathering, coming to you? As sure as I am the living God"— God 's Decree— "you're going to put them on like so much jewelry, you're going to use them to dress up like a bride.
Isaiah 54:1
"Sing, barren woman, who has never had a baby. Fill the air with song, you who've never experienced childbirth! You're ending up with far more children than all those childbearing women." God says so! "Clear lots of ground for your tents! Make your tents large. Spread out! Think big! Use plenty of rope, drive the tent pegs deep. You're going to need lots of elbow room for your growing family. You're going to take over whole nations; you're going to resettle abandoned cities. Don't be afraid—you're not going to be embarrassed. Don't hold back—you're not going to come up short. You'll forget all about the humiliations of your youth, and the indignities of being a widow will fade from memory. For your Maker is your bridegroom, his name, God -of-the-Angel-Armies! Your Redeemer is The Holy of Israel, known as God of the whole earth. You were like an abandoned wife, devastated with grief, and God welcomed you back, Like a woman married young and then left," says your God.
"Sing, barren woman, who has never had a baby. Fill the air with song, you who've never experienced childbirth! You're ending up with far more children than all those childbearing women." God says so! "Clear lots of ground for your tents! Make your tents large. Spread out! Think big! Use plenty of rope, drive the tent pegs deep. You're going to need lots of elbow room for your growing family. You're going to take over whole nations; you're going to resettle abandoned cities. Don't be afraid—you're not going to be embarrassed. Don't hold back—you're not going to come up short. You'll forget all about the humiliations of your youth, and the indignities of being a widow will fade from memory. For your Maker is your bridegroom, his name, God -of-the-Angel-Armies! Your Redeemer is The Holy of Israel, known as God of the whole earth. You were like an abandoned wife, devastated with grief, and God welcomed you back, Like a woman married young and then left," says your God.
Hebrews 11:11
By faith, barren Sarah was able to become pregnant, old woman as she was at the time, because she believed the One who made a promise would do what he said. That's how it happened that from one man's dead and shriveled loins there are now people numbering into the millions.
By faith, barren Sarah was able to become pregnant, old woman as she was at the time, because she believed the One who made a promise would do what he said. That's how it happened that from one man's dead and shriveled loins there are now people numbering into the millions.
Gill's Notes on the Bible
See Gill "1Ch 21:1".
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
To omit the Levites would be to follow the precedent recorded in Numbers 1:47-49. The omission of Benjamin must he ascribed to a determination on the part of Joab to frustrate the king’s intention, whereby he might hope to avert God’s wrath from the people.
Clarke's Notes on the Bible
Verse 1 Chronicles 21:6. Levi and Benjamin counted he not — The rabbins give the following reason for this: Joab, seeing that this would bring down destruction upon the people, purposed to save two tribes. Should David ask, Why have you not numbered the Levites? Joab purposed to say, Because the Levites are not reckoned among the children of Israel. Should he ask, Why have you not numbered Benjamin? he would answer, Benjamin has been already sufficiently punished, on account of the treatment of the woman at Gibeah: if, therefore, this tribe were to be again punished, who would remain?
