2 Samuel 23:17

New International Version

“Far be it from me, Lord, to do this!” he said. “Is it not the blood of men who went at the risk of their lives?” And David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.

Cross References

Genesis 44:17

But Joseph said, “Far be it from me to do such a thing! Only the man who was found to have the cup will become my slave. The rest of you, go back to your father in peace.”

Genesis 9:4

“But you must not eat meat that has its lifeblood still in it.

2 Samuel 20:20

“Far be it from me!” Joab replied, “Far be it from me to swallow up or destroy!

1 Kings 21:3

But Naboth replied, “The Lord forbid that I should give you the inheritance of my ancestors.”

1 Chronicles 11:19

“God forbid that I should do this!” he said. “Should I drink the blood of these men who went at the risk of their lives?” Because they risked their lives to bring it back, David would not drink it. Such were the exploits of the three mighty warriors.

Psalm 72:14

He will rescue them from oppression and violence, for precious is their blood in his sight.

Leviticus 17:10

“ ‘I will set my face against any Israelite or any foreigner residing among them who eats blood, and I will cut them off from the people.

Matthew 26:28

This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 14:24

“This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many,” he said to them.

1 Corinthians 15:30

And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour?

Judges 5:18

The people of Zebulun risked their very lives; so did Naphtali on the terraced fields.

1 Samuel 2:30

“Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: ‘I promised that members of your family would minister before me forever.’ But now the Lord declares: ‘Far be it from me! Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.

1 Samuel 26:11

But the Lord forbid that I should lay a hand on the Lord’s anointed. Now get the spear and water jug that are near his head, and let’s go.”