2 Samuel 14:9

New Living Translation

“Oh, thank you, my lord the king,” the woman from Tekoa replied. “If you are criticized for helping me, let the blame fall on me and on my father’s house, and let the king and his throne be innocent.”

Cross References

Genesis 27:13

But his mother replied, “Then let the curse fall on me, my son! Just do what I tell you. Go out and get the goats for me!”

Genesis 43:9

I personally guarantee his safety. You may hold me responsible if I don’t bring him back to you. Then let me bear the blame forever.

2 Samuel 14:10

“If anyone objects,” the king said, “bring him to me. I can assure you he will never harm you again!”

2 Samuel 14:8

“Leave it to me,” the king told her. “Go home, and I’ll see to it that no one touches him.”

1 Kings 2:33

May their blood be on Joab and his descendants forever, and may the Lord grant peace forever to David, his descendants, his dynasty, and his throne.”

Numbers 35:33

This will ensure that the land where you live will not be polluted, for murder pollutes the land. And no sacrifice except the execution of the murderer can purify the land from murder.

Matthew 27:25

And all the people yelled back, “We will take responsibility for his death—we and our children!”

1 Samuel 25:24

She fell at his feet and said, “I accept all blame in this matter, my lord. Please listen to what I have to say.