1 Chronicles 21:4

But the king's order overruled Joab, so Joab left, traveled throughout all of Israel, and then returned to Jerusalem

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God and didn't do what the king of Egypt told them. Instead, they let the boys live.

2 Samuel 24:3-8

But Joab replied, "May the LORD your God increase the population of the people a hundredfold while your majesty the king is still alive to see it happen! But why does your majesty the king want to do this?"

Ecclesiastes 8:4

Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"

Daniel 3:18

But if not, rest assured, your majesty, that we won't serve your gods, and we won't worship the golden statue that you have set up."

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!

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Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

And went

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Wherefore

Exodus 1:17
But the midwives feared God and didn't do what the king of Egypt told them. Instead, they let the boys live.
Daniel 3:18
But if not, rest assured, your majesty, that we won't serve your gods, and we won't worship the golden statue that you have set up."
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!

And went

2 Samuel 24:3
But Joab replied, "May the LORD your God increase the population of the people a hundredfold while your majesty the king is still alive to see it happen! But why does your majesty the king want to do this?"

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2 Samuel 24:3
But Joab replied, "May the LORD your God increase the population of the people a hundredfold while your majesty the king is still alive to see it happen! But why does your majesty the king want to do this?"

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