2 Samuel 16:9

Holman Christian Standard Bible

Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut his head off! ”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai son of Zeruiah asked, “Shouldn’t Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the Lord’s anointed? ”

2 Samuel 19:22

David answered, “Sons of Zeruiah, do we agree on anything? Have you become my adversary today? Should any man be killed in Israel today? Am I not aware that today I’m king over Israel? ”

2 Samuel 3:30

Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because he had put their brother Asahel to death in the battle at Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:8

Abner was very angry about Ish-bosheth’s accusation. “Am I a dog’s head who belongs to Judah? ” he asked. “All this time I’ve been loyal to the house of your father Saul, to his brothers, and to his friends and haven’t handed you over to David, but now you accuse me of wrongdoing with this woman!

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed down and said, “What is your servant that you take an interest in a dead dog like me? ”

Exodus 22:28

“You must not blaspheme God or curse a leader among your people.

Luke 9:54

When the disciples James and John saw this, they said, “Lord, do You want us to call down fire from heaven to consume them? ”

Acts 23:5

“I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest,” replied Paul. “For it is written, You must not speak evil of a ruler of your people.”

1 Peter 2:17

Honor everyone. Love the brotherhood. Fear God. Honor the Emperor.

1 Samuel 24:14

Who has the king of Israel come after? What are you chasing after? A dead dog? A flea?