Verse 4

Notwithstanding, the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the army. Joab and the captains of the army 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 didn't do what the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the baby boys alive.
• 1 Chr 21:4 : 4 Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Therefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
• Eccl 8:4 : 4 for the king's word is supreme. Who can say to him, "What are you doing?"
• Acts 5:29 : 29 But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.