2 Samuel 16:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

the Lord is paying you back for killing so many in Saul's family. You stole his kingdom, but now the Lord has given it to your son Absalom. You're a murderer, and that's why you're in such big trouble!”

Cross References

Revelation 16:6

They poured out the blood of your people and your prophets. So you gave them blood to drink as they deserve!”

Psalm 4:2

How long will you people refuse to respect me? You love foolish things, and you run after what is worthless.

Psalm 3:2

me and say, “God won't rescue you!”

2 Samuel 21:9

turned them over to the Gibeonites, who hanged all seven of them on the mountain near the place where the Lord was worshiped. This happened right at the beginning of the barley harvest.

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai shouted, “You should be killed for cursing the Lord's chosen king!”

2 Samuel 21:1

While David was king, there were three years in a row when the nation of Israel could not grow enough food. So David asked the Lord for help, and the Lord answered, “Saul and his family are guilty of murder, because he had the Gibeonites killed.”

Psalm 55:3

because my enemies attack with loud shouts. They treat me terribly and hold angry grudges.

2 Samuel 19:19

He said, “Your Majesty, I beg you not to punish me! Please, forget what I did when you were leaving Jerusalem. Don't even think about it.

1 Kings 2:8

Be sure to do something about Shimei son of Gera from Bahurim in the territory of Benjamin. He cursed and insulted me the day I went to Mahanaim. But later, when he came to meet me at the Jordan River, I promised that I wouldn't kill him.

Psalm 7:4

I have not betrayed a friend or had pity on an enemy who attacks for no reason.

Proverbs 26:2

A curse you don't deserve will take wings and fly away like a sparrow or a swallow.