Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Began to number
Bible References
Began to number
1 Chronicles 21:1
An adversary opposed Israel, inciting David to count how many warriors Israel had.
2 Samuel 24:1
The Lord's anger again raged against Israel, and he incited David against them, saying, "Go count Israel and Judah."