1 Chronicles 21:6

1 Chronicles 21:6 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

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

6But he did not 21:6 Lit mustercount Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king’s 21:6 Lit wordcommand was abhorrent to Joab.

6But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.

6But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, because the king’s order was detestable to Joab.

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

Judgment for David’s Sin

6But Joab didn’t include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the total number. The king’s command was sickening to Joab.