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Why was Joab reluctant to do as David asked?

Joab was reluctant to obey David because he did not understand why his master the king wanted this done. [24:3; 24:4]

How long did it take Joab to count the people in all the tribes of Israel and Judah?

It took Joab nine months and twenty days to count all the people in Israel and Judah. [24:4; 24:8]