him up to take a step contrary to the interest of Israel, and what was prejudicial to them, as the event showed: it moved him to say; to Joab and his captains: go, number Israel and Judah: not all the individuals, but such as were fit for war, able to bear arms, see Sa2 24:9. 2 Kings (2 Samuel) 24:2 sa2 24:2For the king said to Joab the captain of the host, which was with him,....