Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
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.
Abishai
Dead dog
Let me go
General references
Bible References
Abishai
2 Samuel 3:30
He said this because Joab and his brother Abishai murdered Abner after he had killed their brother Asahel in the battle at Gibeon.
1 Samuel 26:6
David said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Joab's brother Abishai, Zeruiah's son, "Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?" Abishai said, "I'll go down with you."
Dead dog
2 Samuel 3:8
What Ish-bosheth said made Abner furious, so he replied, "A dog's head for Judah is that what I am? Up until today I've kept on showing loyalty to your father Saul's dynasty, to his relatives and friends, and I haven't turned you over to David, but you're charging me today with moral guilt regarding this woman!
2 Samuel 9:8
Mephibosheth bowed low again and asked, "Who am I, your servant, that you would pay attention to a dead dog like me?"
1 Samuel 24:14
After whom is the king of Israel going out? Whom are you pursuing? A dead dog or a single flea?
Curse
Exodus 22:28
"You are not to blaspheme God or curse a ruler of your people.
Acts 23:5
Paul answered, "I didn't realize, brothers, that he is the high priest. After all, it is written, "You must not speak evil about a ruler of your people.'"
1 Peter 2:17
Honor everyone. Keep on loving the community of believers, fearing God, and honoring the king.
Let me go
1 Samuel 26:6
David said to Ahimelech the Hittite, and to Joab's brother Abishai, Zeruiah's son, "Who will go down with me to Saul in the camp?" Abishai said, "I'll go down with you."
Job 31:30
No, I haven't allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life with a curse.
Jeremiah 40:13
Kareah's son Jonathan and all leaders of the forces who were in the field came to Gedaliah at Mizpah.
General references
Proverbs 17:11
A rebellious person seeks evil; a cruel emissary will be sent to oppose him.