2 Samuel 24:4 Meaning, Study, & Commentary | NASB

Nevertheless, the king’s order prevailed against Joab and against the commanders of the army. So Joab and the commanders of the army left the presence of the king to conduct a census of the people of Israel.

Commentaries

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century

Reformed Baptist

17th Century

Notwithstanding the king's word prevailed against Joab, and
against the captains of the host

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century

Presbyterian

17th Century

Because of the people's sin, David was allowed to act wrongly, and in his chastisement, they received punishment. This example sheds light on God's…