1 Chronicles 21:4

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Chronicles 21:4 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Nevertheless the king`s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Nevertheless the king`s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
1 Chronicles 21:4 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Chronicles 21

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
4Nevertheless the king`s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

What do historical commentaries say?

Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“the king's: Ecc 8:4 Wherefore: Exo 1:17; Dan 3:18; Act 5:29 and went: Sa2 24:3-8 1 Chronicles 21:5”
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