23 But David did not take the number of those twenty years old and under, because (A)the Lord had said He would multiply Israel like the (B)stars of the heavens. 24 Joab the son of Zeruiah began a census, but he did not finish, for (C)wrath came upon Israel because of this census; nor was the number recorded in the account of the chronicles of King David.

Other State Officials

25 And Azmaveth the son of Adiel was over the king’s treasuries; and Jehonathan the son of Uzziah was over the storehouses in the field, in the cities, in the villages, and in the fortresses.

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