2 Samuel 3:39

Today I am weak, though anointed king; these men, the sons of Zeruiah, are too difficult for me. May the Lord repay the evildoer [Joab] in accordance with his wickedness!”

1 Kings 2:33-34

So shall their blood return on the head of Joab and the heads of his descendants forever. But for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, may there be peace from the Lord forever.”

1 Kings 2:5-6

Now you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah [my sister] did to me, and what he did to the two commanders of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner and to Amasa the son of Jether, [both of] whom he murdered; avenging the blood of war in [a time of] peace. And he put the [innocent] blood of war [of Abner and Amasa] on his belt that was around his waist, and on his sandals on his feet.

Psalm 28:4


Repay them according to their work and according to the evil of their practices;
Repay them according to the deeds of their hands;
Repay them what they deserve.

Psalm 101:8


Morning after morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land,
That I may cut off from the city of the Lord all those who do evil.

2 Timothy 4:14

Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; [but that is no concern of mine, for] the Lord will repay him according to his actions.

Exodus 21:12

“Whoever strikes a man so that he dies must be put to death.

2 Samuel 19:5-7

Then Joab came into the house to the king and said, “Today you have put all your servants to shame who this day have saved your life and the lives of your sons and your daughters, and the lives of your wives and concubines.

2 Samuel 19:13

Say to Amasa [the commander of Absalom’s troops], ‘Are you not my bone and my flesh? May God do so to me, and more also, if you will not be commander of my army from now on in place of Joab.’”

1 Chronicles 2:15-16

Ozem the sixth, David the seventh.

1 Chronicles 22:5

David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and an object of glory and splendor throughout all lands [of the earth]. So now I will make preparations for it.” Therefore, David made ample preparations before his death.

2 Chronicles 19:6-7

and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.

Psalm 7:16


His mischief will return on his own head,
And his violence will come down on the top of his head [like loose dirt].

Psalm 62:12


Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion,
For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.

Psalm 75:10


All the horns of the wicked He will cut off,
But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.

Proverbs 20:8


A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].

Proverbs 25:5


Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Isaiah 7:4

and say to him, ‘Take care and be calm, do not fear and be weak-hearted because of these two stumps of smoldering logs, on account of the fierce anger of [King] Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah (Pekah, usurper of the throne of Israel).

Romans 13:4

For he is God’s servant to you for good. But if you do wrong, [you should] be afraid; for he does not carry the [executioner’s] sword for nothing. He is God’s servant, an avenger who brings punishment on the wrongdoer.

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Summary

And I am this day weak, though anointed king; and these men the sons of Zeruiah be too hard for me: the LORD shall reward the doer of evil according to his wickedness.

Too hard

Bible References

I am

Exodus 21:12
“Whoever strikes a man so that he dies must be put to death.
2 Chronicles 19:6
and he said to the judges, “Be careful what you do, for you do not judge for man, but for the Lord who is with you in the matter of judgment.
Psalm 75:10

All the horns of the wicked He will cut off,
But the horns of the righteous will be lifted up.
Psalm 101:8

Morning after morning I will destroy all the wicked in the land,
That I may cut off from the city of the Lord all those who do evil.
Proverbs 20:8

A [discerning] king who sits on the throne of judgment
Sifts all evil [like chaff] with his eyes [and cannot be easily fooled].
Proverbs 25:5

Take away the wicked from before the king,
And his throne will be established in righteousness.

Weak

1 Chronicles 22:5
David said, “Solomon my son is young and inexperienced, and the house that is to be built for the Lord shall be exceedingly magnificent, famous, and an object of glory and splendor throughout all lands [of the earth]. So now I will make preparations for it.” Therefore, David made ample preparations before his death.
Isaiah 7:4
and say to him, ‘Take care and be calm, do not fear and be weak-hearted because of these two stumps of smoldering logs, on account of the fierce anger of [King] Rezin and Aram and of the son of Remaliah (Pekah, usurper of the throne of Israel).

The sons

1 Chronicles 2:15
Ozem the sixth, David the seventh.

Too hard

2 Samuel 19:6
For you love those who hate you and hate those who love you. For you have shown today that commanders and servants are nothing to you; for today I know that if Absalom had lived and all the rest of us had died today, then you would be pleased.

The lord

1 Kings 2:5
Now you also know what Joab the son of Zeruiah [my sister] did to me, and what he did to the two commanders of the armies of Israel, to Abner the son of Ner and to Amasa the son of Jether, [both of] whom he murdered; avenging the blood of war in [a time of] peace. And he put the [innocent] blood of war [of Abner and Amasa] on his belt that was around his waist, and on his sandals on his feet.
Psalm 7:16

His mischief will return on his own head,
And his violence will come down on the top of his head [like loose dirt].
Psalm 28:4

Repay them according to their work and according to the evil of their practices;
Repay them according to the deeds of their hands;
Repay them what they deserve.
Psalm 62:12

Also to You, O Lord, belong lovingkindness and compassion,
For You compensate every man according to [the value of] his work.
2 Timothy 4:14
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; [but that is no concern of mine, for] the Lord will repay him according to his actions.