Verse Comparison: 1 Chronicles 21:4
American Standard Version
Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
Amplified® Bible
But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came to Jerusalem.
Contemporary English Version
But David would not change his mind. And so Joab went everywhere in Israel and Judah and counted the people. He returned to Jerusalem
Darby English Version
But the king's word prevailed against Joab; and Joab departed, and went through all Israel, and came [again] to Jerusalem.
Good News Bible
But the king made Joab obey the order. Joab went out, traveled through the whole country of Israel, and then returned to Jerusalem.
King James Version
Nevertheless the king's word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
New American Standard Bible
Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. Therefore, Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
New International Version
The king's word, however, overruled Joab; so Joab left and went throughout Israel and then came back to Jerusalem.
New King James Version
Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Therefore Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came to Jerusalem.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Nevertheless, the king's word prevailed against Joab. Therefore, Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.
Revised Standard Version
But the king's word prevailed against Jo'ab. So Jo'ab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came back to Jerusalem.
Young's Literal Translation
And the word of the king `is' severe against Joab, and Joab goeth out, and goeth up and down in all Israel, and cometh in to Jerusalem.