1 Chronicles 27:24

Joab the son of Zeruiah began to count, but he did not finish. But wrath came upon Israel concerning this, and the number was not included in {the chronicles} of King David.

2 Samuel 24:1-15

Again Yahweh [was] angry with Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go count Israel and Judah."

1 Chronicles 21:1-17

Then Satan stood against Israel and urged David to count 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
Then Satan stood against Israel and urged David to count Israel.
2 Samuel 24:1
Again Yahweh [was] angry with Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go count Israel and Judah."