4 The king’s word, however, overruled Joab; so Joab left and went throughout Israel and then came back to Jerusalem.

4 Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

4 But the king insisted that they take the census, so Joab traveled throughout all Israel to count the people. Then he returned to Jerusalem

4 Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Therefore Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came to Jerusalem.

4 But the king commanded Joab, so Joab left and went through all Israel. Then he returned to Jerusalem.

4 Nevertheless the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.

4 But the king’s word prevailed against Joab; and Joab departed, and went through all Israel, and came again to Jerusalem.

4 However, the king overruled Joab. So Joab left, went throughout Israel, and returned to Jerusalem.

4 Yet the king’s order prevailed over Joab. So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel and then returned to Jerusalem.

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

4 But the word of the king prevailed over Joab. Then he went about through all Israel and came to Jerusalem.

4 In spite of what Joab said, the king’s word had more authority than Joab’s word did. So Joab left and went all through Israel. Then he came back to Jerusalem.

4 Nevertheless, the king’s word prevailed against Joab. Therefore, Joab departed and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.