1 Chronicles 21:4

English Standard Version

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

New International Version

4 The king’s word, however, overruled Joab; so Joab left and went throughout Israel and then came back to Jerusalem.

New International Reader’s Version

4 In spite of what Joab said, the king’s order had more authority than Joab’s reply did. So Joab left and went all through Israel. Then he came back to Jerusalem.

King James Version

4 Nevertheless the king' word prevailed against Joab. Wherefore Joab departed, and went throughout all Israel, and came to Jerusalem.