Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Summary
And he hath slandered thy servant unto my lord the king; but my lord the king is as an angel of God: do therefore what is good in thine eyes.
As an angel
General references
Bible References
Slandered
2 Samuel 16:3
Then the king asked, "Where is your master's son?" "He's staying in Jerusalem!" Ziba answered the king. "He's saying "The nation of Israel will restore my father's kingdom to me today!'"
Exodus 20:16
"You are not to give false testimony against your neighbor.
Psalm 15:3
The one who does not slander with his tongue, who does no evil to his neighbor, and who does not destroy his friend's reputation.
Psalm 101:5
I will destroy the one who secretly slanders a friend. I will not allow the proud and haughty to prevail.
Jeremiah 9:4
"Beware of your neighbors, and don't trust any of your relatives. For all of your relatives act deceitfully, and every friend goes around as a slanderer.
As an angel
2 Samuel 14:17
"So your humble servant is saying, "Please, your majesty, let what the king has to say be of comfort, because just as the angel of God is, so also is your majesty the king to discern both good and evil. And may the LORD your God remain present with you.'"
1 Samuel 29:9
Achish answered David, "I know that I'm pleased with you. You're like an angel of God. But the Philistine leaders have said, "He mustn't go into battle with us.'
General references
Proverbs 18:17
The first to put forth his case seems right, until someone else steps forward and cross-examines him.