But the king's word prevailed against Joab. So Joab departed and went throughout all Israel and came back to Jerusalem. And Joab gave the sum of the numbering of the people to David. In all Israel there were (A)1,100,000 men who drew the sword, and in Judah (B)470,000 who drew the sword. (C)But he did not include Levi and Benjamin in the numbering, for the king's command was abhorrent to Joab.

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