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The king’s word prevails.
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1 Chronicles 21:4

The king’s word prevails

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Story guide: Joab follows the command, travels throughout Israel, and returns to Jerusalem. Unspecified appearances and settings provide contextual imagery; Scripture remains the source.

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4But the king’s word prevailed against Joab. So Joab went out and went throughout all Israel, and he came to Jerusalem.

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