2 Samuel 16:9

Bible in Basic English 1965

Then Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, said to the king, Is this dead dog to go on cursing my lord the king? let me go over and take off his head.

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai, the son of Zeruiah, said, Is not death the right fate for Shimei, because he has been cursing the one marked by the holy oil?

2 Samuel 19:22

And David said, What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah, that you put yourselves against me today? is it right for any man in Israel to be put to death today? for I am certain today that I am king in Israel.

2 Samuel 3:30

So Joab and Abishai his brother put Abner to death, because he had put to death their brother Asahel in the fight at Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:8

And Abner was very angry at the words of Ish-bosheth, and he said, Am I a dog's head of Judah? I am this day doing all in my power for the cause of your father Saul and for his brothers and his friends, and have not given you up into the hands of David, and now you say I have done wrong with a woman.

2 Samuel 9:8

And he went down on his face before the king, and said, What is your servant, for you to take note of a dead dog such as I am?

Exodus 22:28

You may not say evil of the judges, or put a curse on the ruler of your people.

Luke 9:54

And when his disciples, James and John, saw this, they said, Lord, may we send fire from heaven and put an end to them?

Acts 23:5

And Paul said, Brother, I had no idea that he was the high priest: for it has been said, You may not say evil about the ruler of your people.

1 Peter 2:17

Have respect for all, loving the brothers, fearing God, honouring the king.

1 Samuel 24:14

After whom has the king of Israel come out? for whom are you searching? for a dead dog, an insect.