⁴ But the king insisted that they take the census, so Joab and the commanders of the army went out to count the people of Israel.

²⁹ But Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than any human authority.

⁴ His command is backed by great power. No one can resist or question it.

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

¹⁷ But because the midwives feared God, they refused to obey the king’s orders. They allowed the boys to live, too.