Verse 4

But the king’s edict stood, despite the objections of Joab and the leaders of the army. So Joab and the leaders of the army left the king’s presence in order to muster the Israelite army.

Referenced Verses

• Exod 1:17 : 17 But the midwives feared God and did not do what the king of Egypt had told them; they let the boys live.
• 1 Chr 21:4 : 4 But the king’s edict stood, despite Joab’s objections. So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel before returning to Jerusalem.
• Eccl 8:4 : 4 Surely the king’s authority is absolute; no one can say to him,“What are you doing?”
• Acts 5:29 : 29 But Peter and the apostles replied,“We must obey God rather than people.