2 Samuel 24:4

But the king's order overruled Joab and the commanders of the special forces, so Joab and the commanders of the special forces left David's presence to take a census of the people of Israel.

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.

1 Chronicles 21:4

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

Ecclesiastes 8:4

Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "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 order overruled Joab, so Joab left, traveled throughout all of Israel, and then returned to Jerusalem
Ecclesiastes 8:4
Since a king's command is powerful, who is able to challenge him, asking, "What are you doing?"

Went out

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.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered, "We must obey God rather than men!

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