2 Samuel 16:9

Free Bible Version

Abishai, son of Zeruiah, asked the king, “Why should this dead dog curse Your Majesty? Let me go and cut off his head!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai, son of Zeruiah, said, “Shouldn't Shimei be executed for this, because he cursed the Lord's anointed one?”

2 Samuel 19:22

But David replied, “What's that got to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Do you want to be my enemies today? Is this a day to execute anybody in Israel? Aren't I certain that today I'm the king of Israel once more?”

2 Samuel 3:30

(This is why Joab and Abishai his brother killed Abner, because he had killed their brother Asahel during the battle at Gibeon.)

2 Samuel 3:8

Abner got extremely angry at Ishbosheth's accusation. “Am I a dog's head siding with Judah?” he replied. “Right up to the present day I have been loyal to your dynasty—to your father Saul, and to his brothers and friends. I haven't betrayed you to David. But now you dare to accuse me of sinning with this woman!

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “Who am I, your servant, that you should pay any attention to a dead dog like me?”

Exodus 22:28

You must not despise God or curse your people's leader.

Luke 9:54

When James and John saw this, they asked Jesus, “Master, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to burn them up?”

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.

1 Samuel 24:14

Who is the king of Israel coming after? Who are you chasing? A dead dog! Just a flea!