1 Samuel 24:15

New American Bible - revised edition

What is the king of Israel attacking? What are you pursuing? A dead dog! A single flea!

Cross References

2 Chronicles 24:22

Thus King Joash was unmindful of the devotion shown him by Jehoiada, Zechariah’s father, and killed the son. As he was dying, he said, “May the Lord see and avenge.” Joash Punished.

Psalm 119:154

Take up my cause and redeem me; for the sake of your promise give me life.

Psalm 35:1

Of David. Oppose, O Lord, those who oppose me; war upon those who make war upon me.

Psalm 43:1

Grant me justice, O God; defend me from a faithless people; from the deceitful and unjust rescue me.

Micah 1:2

Hear, O peoples, all of you, give heed, O earth, and all that is in it! Let the Lord God be witness against you, the Lord from his holy temple!

Micah 7:9

I will endure the wrath of the Lord because I have sinned against him, Until he pleads my case, and establishes my right. He will bring me forth to the light; I will see his righteousness.

Judges 11:27

As for me, I have not sinned against you, but you wrong me by making war against me. Let the Lord, who is judge, decide this day between the Israelites and the Ammonites!’”

1 Samuel 17:43

He said to David, “Am I a dog that you come against me with a staff?” Then the Philistine cursed David by his gods

1 Samuel 24:12

Look here, my father. See the end of your robe which I hold. I cut off an end of your robe and did not kill you. Now see and be convinced that I plan no harm and no rebellion. I have done you no wrong, though you are hunting me down to take my life.

1 Samuel 25:39

Hearing that Nabal was dead, David said: “Blessed be the Lord, who has defended my cause against the insult from Nabal, and who restrained his servant from doing evil, but has repaid Nabal for his evil deeds.” David Marries Abigail and Ahinoam. David then sent a proposal of marriage to Abigail.

1 Samuel 26:20

Do not let my blood spill on the ground far from the presence of the Lord. For the king of Israel has come out to seek a single flea as if he were hunting partridge in the mountains.”

1 Samuel 26:4

and sent out scouts, who confirmed Saul’s arrival.