23 David didn’t count the men aged 20 or under, for the Lord had said He would make Israel as numerous as the stars of heaven.(A) 24 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count them, but he didn’t complete it. There was wrath against Israel because of this census,(B) and the number was not entered in the Historical Record[a] of King David.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. 1 Chronicles 27:24 LXX; MT reads Number

Bible Gateway Recommends

HCSB Large Print Compact ColorMax Bible, Ruby Red LeatherTouch
HCSB Large Print Compact ColorMax Bible, Ruby Red LeatherTouch
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $3.99
Save: $16.00 (80%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
HCSB Large Print Compact ColorMax Bible, Silver LeatherTouch
HCSB Large Print Compact ColorMax Bible, Silver LeatherTouch
Retail: $19.99
Our Price: $5.99
Save: $14.00 (70%)
4.0 of 5.0 stars
HCSB Study Bible for Kids, Faith LeatherTouch
HCSB Study Bible for Kids, Faith LeatherTouch
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $5.99
Save: $24.00 (80%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars