1 Chronicles 27:24 meaning and explanation
Joab son of Zeruiah began to count the men but did not finish. For because of this census wrath came upon Israel, and the number was not entered in the Book of the Chronicles of King David.
1 Chronicles 27:24, Berean Standard Bible
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The Chronicler is summarizing David's organization of his kingdom, and here he pauses over the census Joab began. Joab, David's army commander, started counting the fighting men but stopped before finishing.
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