1 Chronicles 21:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

But Joab replied, "May the LORD multiply His people a hundred times over. My lord the king, are they not all servants of yours? Why does my lord require this? Why should it bring guilt upon Israel?"

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And Joab answered, May the LORD make his people a hundred times more than they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then does my lord require this thing? why will he bring guilt upon Israel?

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they be: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Joab{H3097} said,{H559} Jehovah{H3068} make his people{H5971} a hundred{H3967} times{H6471} as many as they{H1992} are: but, my lord{H113} the king,{H4428} are they{H1992} not all my lord's{H113} servants?{H5650} why doth my lord{H113} require{H1245} this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt{H819} unto Israel?{H3478}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And Joab{H3097} answered{H559}{(H8799)}, The LORD{H3068} make his people{H5971} an hundred{H3967} times{H6471} so many more{H3254}{(H8686)} as they{H1992} be: but, my lord{H113} the king{H4428}, are they not all my lord's{H113} servants{H5650}? why then doth my lord{H113} require{H1245}{(H8762)} this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass{H819} to Israel{H3478}?

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Ioab sayde: The LORDE make his people an hundreth tymes mo then they are now. But my lorde O kynge, are they not all my lordes seruauntes? Why doth my lorde then axe therafter? Wherfore shal there a trespace come vpon Israel?

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And Ioab answered, The Lord increase his people an hundreth times so many as they be, O my lord the King: are they not all my lords seruats? Wherefore doeth my lord require this thing? Why should he be a cause of trespasse to Israel?

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    And Ioab aunswered: The Lorde make his people an hundred times so many mo as they be: But my lorde, O king, are they not all my lordes seruauntes? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will my lorde be a cause of trespasse to Israel?

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And Joab answered, The LORD make his people an hundred times so many more as they [be]: but, my lord the king, [are] they not all my lord's servants? why then doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of trespass to Israel?

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    Joab said, Yahweh make his people a hundred times as many as they are: but, my lord the king, aren't they all my lord's servants? why does my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt to Israel?

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    And Joab saith, `Jehovah doth add to His people as they are a hundred times; are they not, my lord, O king, all of them to my lord for servants? why doth my lord seek this? why is he for a cause of guilt to Israel?'

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Joab said, Jehovah make his people a hundred times as many as they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt unto Israel?

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    And Joab said, Jehovah make his people a hundred times as many as they are: but, my lord the king, are they not all my lord's servants? why doth my lord require this thing? why will he be a cause of guilt unto Israel?

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And Joab said, May the Lord make his people a hundred times more in number than they are; but, my lord king, are they not all my lord's servants? why would my lord have this done? why will he become a cause of sin to Israel?

  • World English Bible (2000)

    Joab said, "May Yahweh make his people a hundred times as many as they are. But, my lord the king, aren't they all my lord's servants? Why does my lord require this thing? Why will he be a cause of guilt to Israel?"

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    Joab replied,“May the LORD make his army a hundred times larger! My master, O king, do not all of them serve my master? Why does my master want to do this? Why bring judgment on Israel?”

Referenced Verses

  • Gen 20:9 : 9 Then Abimelech called Abraham and said to him, 'What have you done to us? How have I wronged you that you have brought such a great sin upon me and my kingdom? You have done things to me that should never be done.'
  • Exod 32:21 : 21 Then Moses said to Aaron, "What did these people do to you that you led them into such a great sin?"
  • Num 32:9-9 : 9 They went up to the Valley of Eshcol, saw the land, and discouraged the hearts of the Israelites from entering the land that the Lord had given them. 10 So the Lord’s anger burned that day, and He swore, saying:
  • Deut 1:11 : 11 May the LORD, the God of your fathers, increase you a thousand times as many as you are and bless you as He has promised.
  • 1 Sam 2:24 : 24 ‘No, my sons; the report I hear spreading among the LORD’s people is not good.’
  • 1 Kgs 14:16 : 16 He will give up Israel because of the sins Jeroboam committed and made Israel commit.
  • 1 Chr 19:13 : 13 Be strong, and let us show courage for the sake of our people and the cities of our God. And may the LORD do what is good in His sight.
  • Ps 115:14 : 14 May the Lord increase you and your children.
  • Prov 14:28 : 28 A large population is a king's glory, but without subjects, a ruler is ruined.
  • Isa 26:15 : 15 You have increased the nation, LORD; You have increased the nation. You are glorified; You have extended all the borders of the land.
  • Isa 48:19 : 19 Your descendants would have been as numerous as the sand, and your offspring like its grains; their name would never be cut off or destroyed from before Me.

Similar Verses (AI)

These verses are found using AI-powered semantic similarity based on meaning and context. Results may occasionally include unexpected connections.

  • 2 Sam 24:1-4
    4 verses
    88%

    1 Again the Lord's anger burned against Israel, and He incited David against them, saying, "Go, count the people of Israel and Judah."

    2 So the king said to Joab, the commander of the army who was with him, "Go through all the tribes of Israel, from Dan to Beersheba, and enroll the people, so that I may know how many there are."

    3 But Joab said to the king, "May the Lord your God multiply the people a hundredfold while the eyes of my lord the king still see it. But why does my lord the king want to do this thing?"

    4 Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed over Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders went out from the presence of the king to count the people of Israel.

  • 1 Chr 21:2
    80%

    2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the army, "Go and count the people of Israel from Beersheba to Dan, and report back to me so that I may know their number."

  • 1 Chr 21:4-7
    4 verses
    79%

    4 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab went out and traveled throughout all Israel, and then he returned to Jerusalem.

    5 Joab presented the results of the census to David: There were in Israel 1,100,000 warriors who drew the sword, and in Judah 470,000 who drew the sword.

    6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king’s command was detestable to him.

    7 This command was evil in the sight of God, so He struck Israel.

  • 1 Chr 21:17
    75%

    17 David said to God, "Was it not I who gave the command to count the people? I am the one who has sinned and acted wickedly. But these sheep, what have they done? LORD my God, let Your hand fall on me and my family, but do not let this plague remain on Your people."

  • 2 Sam 24:9-10
    2 verses
    74%

    9 Joab reported the number of the people to the king: Israel had eight hundred thousand able men who could handle a sword, and Judah had five hundred thousand.

    10 David's heart was troubled after he had numbered the people. He said to the Lord, "I have sinned greatly in what I have done. Now, Lord, please take away the guilt of Your servant, for I have acted very foolishly."

  • 2 Sam 20:19-20
    2 verses
    73%

    19 I am one of the peaceful and faithful in Israel. You are trying to destroy a city that is a mother in Israel. Why do you want to devour the LORD's inheritance?"

    20 Joab replied, "Far be it from me to devour or destroy the city!

  • 1 Chr 27:23-24
    2 verses
    73%

    23 David did not take a count of those twenty years old and younger, because the Lord had promised to make Israel as numerous as the stars in the sky.

    24 Joab son of Zeruiah began to count, but he did not finish. Wrath came on Israel because of this census, and the number was not recorded in the chronicles of King David.

  • 2 Sam 18:1-4
    4 verses
    73%

    1 David mustered the people who were with him and appointed commanders over thousands and commanders over hundreds.

    2 David divided the troops into three groups: one-third under Joab, one-third under Abishai son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and one-third under Ittai the Gittite. Then the king said to the troops, 'I will also go into battle with you.'

    3 But the people replied, 'You must not go with us. If we are forced to flee, no one will care about us. Even if half of us die, no one will pay attention. But you are worth ten thousand of us. It is better for you to provide support from the city.'

    4 The king said to them, 'I will do whatever seems best to you.' So the king stood beside the gate while all the troops marched out by hundreds and thousands.

  • 2 Sam 21:3
    72%

    3 David asked the Gibeonites, "What can I do for you? How can I make atonement so that you may bless the Lord’s inheritance?"

  • 2 Sam 14:19-22
    4 verses
    72%

    19 The king asked, "Is the hand of Joab with you in all of this?" The woman answered, "As surely as you live, my lord the king, it is true. Your servant Joab instructed me and put all these words into the mouth of your servant."

    20 Joab did this to shape the course of events, but my lord the king is as wise as an angel of God in knowing everything that happens in the land."

    21 The king said to Joab, "Very well, I will do it. Go, bring back the young man Absalom."

    22 Joab fell with his face to the ground in homage, and he blessed the king. Joab said, "Today your servant knows that I have found favor in your eyes, my lord the king, because the king has granted his servant’s request."

  • 2 Sam 19:13
    71%

    13 You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to bring the king back?'

  • 1 Kgs 1:20
    70%

    20 Now, my lord the king, the eyes of all Israel are on you, to tell them who will sit on the throne of my lord the king after him.

  • 2 Sam 14:31-32
    2 verses
    70%

    31 Then Joab arose, went to Absalom’s house, and said to him, 'Why have your servants set my field on fire?'

    32 Absalom said to Joab, 'Look, I sent word to you, saying, “Come here so I can send you to the king to ask, 'Why did I come back from Geshur? It would have been better for me to remain there.'” Now, let me see the king’s face. If I am guilty of anything, let him put me to death.'

  • 1 Sam 21:11
    70%

    11 David got up and fled that day from Saul’s presence and went to Achish the king of Gath.

  • 2 Sam 3:24
    70%

    24 So Joab went to the king and said, 'What have you done? Look, Abner came to you. Why did you let him go? Now he is gone!'

  • 1 Kgs 2:31-32
    2 verses
    70%

    31 The king said to him, 'Do as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and my father's house the guilt of the blood that Joab shed without cause.

    32 The LORD will bring back his blood on his own head, because he struck down two men more righteous and better than himself—Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel's army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah's army—killing them with the sword without my father David knowing it.

  • 2 Sam 3:18
    70%

    18 Now do it! For the Lord has promised David, 'By the hand of my servant David I will save my people Israel from the Philistines and from all their enemies.’'

  • 2 Sam 3:29
    70%

    29 May the guilt fall upon Joab and his entire family! May they always be afflicted with a discharge, skin disease, a need to rely on a crutch, death by the sword, or lack of bread.'

  • 2 Sam 19:22
    70%

    22 But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, 'Shouldn't Shimei be put to death for this? He cursed the LORD's anointed!'

  • 2 Sam 20:11
    70%

    11 One of Joab's men stood by Amasa and said, "Whoever is loyal to Joab and whoever is for David, follow Joab!"

  • 2 Sam 15:15
    70%

    15 The king’s servants replied to him, 'Your servants are ready to do whatever my lord the king chooses.'

  • 2 Sam 10:7
    69%

    7 When David heard of this, he sent Joab and all the army of mighty warriors.

  • 1 Sam 26:19
    69%

    19 Now, may my lord the king please hear the words of his servant. If the LORD has incited you against me, may He accept an offering. But if men have done it, may they be cursed before the LORD, because they have driven me out today to prevent me from having a share in the LORD's inheritance, saying, 'Go, serve other gods.'

  • 2 Sam 11:25
    69%

    25 David said to the messenger, 'Say this to Joab: Don’t let this thing upset you, for the sword devours one as well as another. Press your attack against the city and destroy it. Encourage him.'

  • 2 Chr 2:17
    69%

    17 He assigned seventy thousand of them as burden-bearers, eighty thousand as stonecutters in the mountains, and three thousand six hundred as supervisors to oversee the work.

  • 2 Sam 19:43
    69%

    43 The men of Judah responded to the men of Israel, "The king is closely related to us. Why are you angry about this matter? Have we eaten any of the king’s provisions, or have we taken anything for ourselves?"

  • 1 Kgs 3:8
    69%

    8 Your servant is here among the people you have chosen, a great people, too numerous to count or record.

  • 2 Sam 19:36
    69%

    36 I am now eighty years old. Can I tell the difference between what is good and bad? Can your servant taste what he eats or drinks? Can I still hear the voices of male and female singers? Why should your servant be an added burden to my lord the king?

  • 1 Sam 17:29
    69%

    29 David replied, 'What have I done now? Was it not just a question?'

  • 1 Sam 30:23
    69%

    23 But David said, "You must not act this way, my brothers, with what the Lord has given us. He has protected us and delivered the raiding party that came against us into our hands.

  • 2 Sam 19:5
    69%

    5 The king covered his face and cried out in a loud voice, "My son Absalom! Absalom, my son, my son!"

  • 2 Sam 2:27
    69%

    27 Joab answered, 'As surely as God lives, if you had not spoken, the people would have continued pursuing their brothers until morning.'

  • 1 Kgs 20:15
    69%

    15 So Ahab mustered the young men of the provincial leaders, and there were two hundred thirty-two of them. After them, he assembled all the people of Israel—seven thousand in total.