2 Samuel 15:3

Free Bible Version

Absalom would tell them, “Look, you're in the right and you've got a good case. It's such a shame there's no one from the king to hear you.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 15:4

Then he would say, “If only there was someone to appoint me as judge for the country. Then everyone could come to me with their case or complaint, and I would give them justice.”

2 Samuel 8:15

David ruled over all Israel. He did what was fair and right for all his people.

Psalm 12:2

Everyone lies to their neighbors. They flatter with nice talk, but they don't mean what they say.

Exodus 20:12

Honor your father and mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Exodus 21:17

Anyone who despises their father or mother must be executed.

Proverbs 12:2

The Lord blesses the good, but he condemns anyone with evil schemes.

Proverbs 30:11

There are some who curse their fathers and do not bless their mothers.

Proverbs 30:17

People who ridicule their fathers and despise obedience to the mother will have their eyes pecked out by wild ravens and eaten by young vultures.

Ezekiel 22:7

You despise your parents. You exploit the foreigners who live with you, and you mistreat orphans and widows.

Daniel 11:21

A contemptible person will follow him who will not be given royal majesty. He will take over peacably and assume control of the kingdom through deception.

Numbers 16:3

They joined together in opposition to Moses and Aaron, telling them, “You've taken too much power for yourselves! Every one of the Israelites is holy, and the Lord is among them. So why do you set yourselves above the Lord's assembly?”

Matthew 15:4

“For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother,’ and ‘Those who curse their father or mother should be put to death.’

Acts 23:5

“Brothers, I didn't know that he was the high priest,” Paul replied. “As Scriptures say, ‘You must not speak evil of any ruler of your people.’”

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone. Show your love to the community of believers. Have reverence for God. Respect the king.

2 Peter 2:10

This is especially so for those who follow their corrupt human desires, and contemptuously disregard authority. Arrogant and proud, they're not even afraid to defame heavenly beings.