2 Samuel 16:9

New Living Translation

“Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king?” Abishai son of Zeruiah demanded. “Let me go over and cut off his head!”

Cross References

2 Samuel 19:21

Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said, “Shimei should die, for he cursed the Lord’s anointed king!”

2 Samuel 19:22

“Who asked your opinion, you sons of Zeruiah!” David exclaimed. “Why have you become my adversary today? This is not a day for execution, for today I am once again the king of Israel!”

2 Samuel 3:30

So Joab and his brother Abishai killed Abner because Abner had killed their brother Asahel at the battle of Gibeon.

2 Samuel 3:8

Abner was furious. “Am I some Judean dog to be kicked around like this?” he shouted. “After all I have done for your father, Saul, and his family and friends by not handing you over to David, is this my reward—that you find fault with me about this woman?

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed respectfully and exclaimed, “Who is your servant, that you should show such kindness to a dead dog like me?”

Exodus 22:28

“You must not dishonor God or curse any of your rulers.

Luke 9:54

When James and John saw this, they said to Jesus, “Lord, should we call down fire from heaven to burn them up?”

Acts 23:5

“I’m sorry, brothers. I didn’t realize he was the high priest,” Paul replied, “for the Scriptures say, ‘You must not speak evil of any of your rulers.’”

1 Peter 2:17

Respect everyone, and love the family of believers. Fear God, and respect the king.

1 Samuel 24:14

Who is the king of Israel trying to catch anyway? Should he spend his time chasing one who is as worthless as a dead dog or a single flea?