2 Samuel 16:9

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dying dog curse you, my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off Shimei’s head.”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You must not curse God or the leaders of your people.

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed to David again and he said, “I am no better than a dead dog, but you are being very kind to me.”

2 Samuel 3:8

This made Abner very angry. He said, “I have been loyal to Saul and his family. I did not give you to David. I am not a traitor working for Judah. But now you are saying that I did this bad thing.

1 Samuel 24:14

Who are you chasing? Did the king of Israel bring an army to chase a single flea or a dying dog?

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people. Love your brothers and sisters in God’s family. Respect God, and honor the king.

Acts 23:5

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know this man was the high priest. The Scriptures say, ‘You must not say bad things about a leader of your people.’”

Luke 9:54

James and John, the followers of Jesus, saw this. They said, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven and destroy those people?”

2 Samuel 3:30

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

2 Samuel 19:21

Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Let’s kill him for all the bad things he said about the Lord’s chosen king.”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “What should I do with you, sons of Zeruiah? Are you trying to cause me trouble? No one will be put to death in Israel today! Today I know that I am king over Israel.”