Verse 4

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.

Referenced Verses

• Exod 1:17 : 17 But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.
• 1 Chr 21:4 : 4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
• Eccl 8:4 : 4 Where the word of a king [is, there is] power: and who may say unto him, What doest thou?
• Acts 5:29 : 29 Then Peter and the [other] apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.