6 But Joab did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, because the king’s command was repulsive to him.

6 But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.

6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them: for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

6 But Joab did not include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the census because he was so distressed at what the king had made him do.

6 But he did not count Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

6 But Joab did not count the tribes of Levi and Benjamin, because he didn’t like King David’s order.

6 But Levi and Benjamin counted he not among them; for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

6 But Levi and Benjamin he did not count among them; for the king’s word was abominable to Joab.

6 Joab didn’t include Levi and Benjamin in the number because he was disgusted with the king’s order. 

6 But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the count because the king’s command was detestable to him.

6 But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.

6 But Joab didn’t include the tribes of Levi and Benjamin in the total number. The king’s command was sickening to Joab.

6 But he did not number Levi and Benjamin among them, for the king’s command was abhorrent to Joab.