1 Chronicles 27:24

Joab, the son of Zeruiah, had begun to number, but he did not finish; and because of this, wrath fell upon Israel; and thus the number was not put in the account of the chronicles of King David.

2 Samuel 24:1-15

And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.

1 Chronicles 21:1-17

And Satan stood up against Israel and provoked David to number Israel.

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Summary

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to number, but he finished not, because there fell wrath for it against Israel; neither was the number put in the account of the chronicles of king David.

Bible References

Began to number

1 Chronicles 21:1
And Satan stood up against Israel and provoked David to number Israel.
2 Samuel 24:1
And again the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel, and he incited David against them to say, Go, number Israel and Judah.