2 Samuel 24:4
Notwithstanding the king’s word prevailed against Joab, and against the captains of the host. And Joab and the captains of the host went out from the presence of the king, to number the people of Israel.
Cross-references
Exodus 1:17
Contrast
In Exodus 1:17, the midwives disobey the king's command out of fear of God — contrasting Joab who obeys despite his reservations.
1 Chronicles 21:4
Parallel
1 Chronicles 21:4 is the parallel account, also stating the king's word prevailed over Joab, repeating the same census narrative.
Acts 5:29
Contrast
Acts 5:29 states obeying God rather than men — contrasting Joab's obedience to the king's command which went against God's will.
Ecclesiastes 8:4
Related theme
Ecclesiastes 8:4 affirms that a king's word carries power — reflecting the same dynamic where David's command overrides Joab's objection.