2 Samuel 16:9

Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king: Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over there and cut off his head!

Exodus 22:28

Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.

2 Samuel 9:8

Mephibosheth bowed again and said: I am no better than a dead dog! Why should you be so good to me?

1 Samuel 24:14

Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I am as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.

2 Samuel 3:8

Ishbosheth's question made Abner very angry. Am I a dog that belongs to Judea? He asked. Until now I have been faithful to your father Saul's family, to his relatives and friends. I did not hand you over to David. But now you charge me with a crime because of this woman.

1 Samuel 26:6-11

David asked Ahimelech the Hittite, and Abishai the brother of Joab: Who will go to Saul's camp with me? I will, Abishai answered.

2 Samuel 3:30

Joab and his brother Abishai took revenge and murdered Abner for killing their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.

Job 31:30-31

I have not let my mouth sin by asking for their lives with a curse.

Jeremiah 40:13-16

Kareah's son Johanan and all the army commanders who were still in the country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah.

Luke 9:54

When his disciples James and John saw this they said: Lord, do you want us to request fire from heaven to consume them?

Acts 23:5

Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.

1 Peter 2:17

Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

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Summary

Then said Abishai the son of Zeruiah unto the king, Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? let me go over, I pray thee, and take off his head.

General references

Bible References

Abishai

2 Samuel 3:30
Joab and his brother Abishai took revenge and murdered Abner for killing their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.
1 Samuel 26:6
David asked Ahimelech the Hittite, and Abishai the brother of Joab: Who will go to Saul's camp with me? I will, Abishai answered.

Dead dog

2 Samuel 3:8
Ishbosheth's question made Abner very angry. Am I a dog that belongs to Judea? He asked. Until now I have been faithful to your father Saul's family, to his relatives and friends. I did not hand you over to David. But now you charge me with a crime because of this woman.
2 Samuel 9:8
Mephibosheth bowed again and said: I am no better than a dead dog! Why should you be so good to me?
1 Samuel 24:14
Why should the king of Israel be out chasing me, anyway? I am as worthless as a dead dog or a flea.

Curse

Exodus 22:28
Do not curse God. Do not curse a ruler of your people.
Acts 23:5
Then Paul said, I did not know, brothers, that he was the high priest. It is written: You shall not speak evil of the ruler of your people.
1 Peter 2:17
Honor all people. Love the brotherhood. Reverence and respect God. Honor the king.

Let me go

1 Samuel 26:6
David asked Ahimelech the Hittite, and Abishai the brother of Joab: Who will go to Saul's camp with me? I will, Abishai answered.
Job 31:30
I have not let my mouth sin by asking for their lives with a curse.
Jeremiah 40:13
Kareah's son Johanan and all the army commanders who were still in the country came to Gedaliah at Mizpah.

General references

Proverbs 17:11
An evil man seeks only rebellion. Therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.