1 Chronicles 21:6 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

But Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin among them, because he found the king's command disgusting and wrong.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows that Joab was so disturbed by David's census order that he refused to count two of the tribes completely.

📚 Historical Context

This occurs during King David's controversial decision to conduct a military census of Israel, which was seen as showing lack of trust in God's protection. Joab, David's military commander, strongly opposed this census from the beginning, viewing it as sinful pride or lack of faith in God's provision.

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