21:4 But the king’s edict stood, despite Joab’s objections. 1 So Joab left and traveled throughout Israel before returning to Jerusalem. 2
[21:4] 1 tn Heb “and the word of the king was stronger than Joab.”
[21:4] 2 map For location see Map5 B1; Map6 F3; Map7 E2; Map8 F2; Map10 B3; JP1 F4; JP2 F4; JP3 F4; JP4 F4.
