2 Samuel 24:4

But the king's word prevailed against Joab and the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army went out from the presence of the king to number the people of Israel.

Exodus 1:17

But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.

1 Chronicles 21:4

But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came back to Jerusalem.

Ecclesiastes 8:4

For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"

Acts 5:29

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

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Summary

Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.

Bible References

The king's

1 Chronicles 21:4
But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came back to Jerusalem.
Ecclesiastes 8:4
For the word of the king is supreme, and who may say to him, "What are you doing?"

Went out

Exodus 1:17
But the midwives feared God and did not do as the king of Egypt commanded them, but let the male children live.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men.

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