2 Samuel 19:21

Contemporary English Version 1995

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

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

Don't speak evil of me or of the ruler of your people.

1 Samuel 26:9

“Don't kill him!” David whispered back. “The Lord will punish anyone who kills his chosen king.

2 Samuel 16:13

David and the others went on down the road. Shimei went along the hillside by the road, cursing and throwing rocks and dirt at them.

2 Samuel 16:5

David was near the town of Bahurim when a man came out and started cursing him. The man was Shimei the son of Gera, and he was one of Saul's distant relatives.

1 Samuel 24:6

and he told his men, “Stop talking foolishly. We're not going to attack Saul. He's my king, and I pray that the Lord will keep me from doing anything to harm his chosen king.” Saul left the cave and started down the road.

2 Samuel 16:9

Abishai said, “Your Majesty, this man is as useless as a dead dog! He shouldn't be allowed to curse you. Let me go over and chop off his head.”

Psalm 84:9

You are the shield that protects your people, and I am your chosen one. Won't you smile on me?

Lamentations 4:20

The Lord's chosen leader was our hope for survival! We thought he would keep us safe somewhere among the nations, but even he was caught in one of their traps.