en_tn/1ch/21/04.md

the king's word was enforced against Joab

"the command of the king prevailed despite Joab's objections"

So Joab left and went throughout all Israel

It is understood from David's command in 1 Chronicles 21:2 that Joab went to count the people of Israel. It can be stated clearly. Alternate translation: "So Joab left and went throughout all Israel to count the people" (See: rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit)