1 Samuel 26:20

Modern English Version

Now do not let my blood fall to the ground away from the presence of the Lord. Truly the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea, as when one pursues a partridge in the mountains.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 16:16

Behold, I will send for many fishermen, says the Lord, and they shall fish for them; and afterwards I will send for many hunters, and they will hunt them from every mountain and from every hill and out of the holes of the rocks.

Lamentations 3:52

My enemies chased me like a bird, without cause.

Matthew 26:47

While He was still speaking, Judas, one of the twelve, came. And with him was a great crowd with swords and clubs, from the chief priests and elders of the people.

Matthew 26:55

At that same moment Jesus said to the crowds, “Have you come out as against a thief to take Me with swords and clubs? Daily I sat with you in the temple teaching, and you did not seize Me.

1 Samuel 2:9

He will guard the feet of His saints, but the wicked will be silent in darkness. “For by strength shall no man prevail.

1 Samuel 24:11

See, my father! Look at the corner of your robe in my hand. Indeed, I cut off the corner of your robe, but I did not kill you. Observe and see that there is no evil or rebellion in my hand. I have not sinned against you, but you are lying in wait for my life to take it.

1 Samuel 24:14

“After whom has the king of Israel come out? After whom are you pursuing? After a dead dog? A single flea?

1 Samuel 24:15

May the Lord be judge, and decide between me and you. And may He see and plead my case, and deliver me out of your hand.”

1 Samuel 25:29

Even if a man rises to pursue you and to seek your life, the life of my lord will be bound in the bundle of the living with the Lord your God. But the lives of your enemies He will sling out, as from the hollow of a sling.