1 Chronicles 21:6

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

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Other Translations for 1 Chronicles 21:6

BSB
But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count, because the king's command was detestable to him.
AKJV
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
CPDV
But Levi and Benjamin he did not number. For Joab executed the orders of the king unwillingly.
ERV
But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
NHEB
But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them; for the king's word was abominable to Joab.
SMT
And Levi and Benjamin he reviewed not in the midst of them: for the king's word was abhorred with Joab.

Commentary for 1 Chronicles 21:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Chronicles 21:6
Summary
Two tribes excluded from questionable military registry
Place
Israel
Event
Tribes not counted
Estimated Time Period
c. 1000 BC
Category
Narrative