2 Samuel 24:4

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Notwithstanding the king’s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.

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Key themes

Justice and mercyTruthDavidic covenantSin and judgment

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2 Samuel 24:1 2 Samuel 24:2 Micah 6:8 Amos 5:24

Glossary

Joab Person: Jehovah is his father. (1. ) One of the three sons of Zeruiah, David’s sister, and “captain of the host” during the whole of David’s reign ( 2 Sam. 2:13 ; 10:7 ; 11:1 ; 1 Kings 11:15 ).