2 Samuel 16:9

New Century Version

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!”

Cross References

Exodus 22:28

“You must not speak against God or curse a leader of your people.

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!”

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!

1 Samuel 24:14

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.

1 Peter 2:17

Show respect for all people: Love the brothers and sisters of God’s family, respect God, honor the king.

Acts 23:5

Paul said, “Brothers, I did not know this man was the high priest. It is written in the Scriptures, ‘You must not curse a leader of your people.’ ”

Luke 9:54

When James and John, 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 he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.)

2 Samuel 19:21

But Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die because he cursed you, the Lord’s appointed king!”

2 Samuel 19:22

David said, “This does not concern you, sons of Zeruiah! Today you’re against me! No one will be put to death in Israel today. Today I know I am king over Israel!”