1 Samuel 24:14

New Century Version

Whom is the king of Israel coming out against? Whom are you chasing? It’s as if you are chasing a dead dog or a flea.

Cross References

2 Samuel 16:9

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

2 Samuel 3:8

Abner was very angry because of what Ish-Bosheth said, and he replied, “I have been loyal to Saul and his family and friends! I didn’t hand you over to David. I am not a traitor working for Judah! But now you are saying I did something wrong with this woman!

2 Samuel 6:20

David went back to bless the people in his home, but Saul’s daughter Michal came out to meet him. She said, “With what honor the king of Israel acted today! You took off your clothes in front of the servant girls of your officers like one who takes off his clothes without shame!”

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed to David again and said, “You are being very kind to me, your servant! And I am no better than a dead dog!”

1 Kings 21:7

Jezebel answered, “Is this how you rule as king over Israel? Get up, eat something, and cheer up. I will get Naboth’s vineyard for you.”

Hosea 10:13

But you have plowed evil and harvested trouble; you have eaten the fruit of your lies. Because you have trusted in your own power and your many soldiers,

1 Samuel 17:43

He said, “Do you think I am a dog, that you come at me with a stick?” He used his gods’ names to curse David.

1 Samuel 26:20

Now don’t let me die far away from the Lord’s presence. The king of Israel has come out looking for a flea! You’re just hunting a bird in the mountains!”