1 Kings 2:9

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Now you must punish him. He's an old man, but you're wise enough to know that you must have him killed.

Cross References

Genesis 42:38

But Jacob said, “I won't let my son Benjamin go down to Egypt with the rest of you. His brother is already dead, and he is the only son I have left. I am an old man, and if anything happens to him on the way, I'll die from sorrow, and all of you will be to blame.”

Genesis 44:31

that he will die if Benjamin doesn't come back with me.

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.

2 Samuel 3:39

I am the chosen king, but Joab and Abishai have more power than I do. So God will have to pay them back for the evil thing they did.”

1 Kings 2:6

in the way you think best. Whatever you do, don't let him die peacefully in his old age.

1 Kings 3:12

So I'll make you wiser than anyone who has ever lived or ever will live.

1 Kings 3:28

Everyone in Israel was amazed when they heard how Solomon had made his decision. They realized that God had given him wisdom to judge fairly.

Job 9:28

but my sufferings frighten me, because I know that God still considers me guilty.

Exodus 20:7

Do not misuse my name. I am the LORD your God, and I will punish anyone who misuses my name.

Exodus 22:27

because that is the only cover the poor have when they sleep at night. I am a merciful God, and when they call out to me, I will come to help them.

Exodus 22:28

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

Numbers 32:23

But if you don't keep your promise, you will sin against the LORD and be punished.