2 Samuel 19:42

And all the men of Judah answer against the men of Israel, 'Because the king is near unto us, and why is this -- ye are displeased about this matter? have we at all eaten of the king's substance? a gift hath he lifted up to us?'

2 Samuel 19:12

my brethren ye are, my bone and my flesh ye are, and why are ye last to bring back the king?

2 Samuel 5:1

And all the tribes of Israel come unto David, to Hebron, and speak, saying, 'Lo, we are thy bone and thy flesh;

1 Chronicles 2:3-17

Sons of Judah: Er, and Onan, and Shelah, three have been born to him of a daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, first-born of Judah, is evil in the eyes of Jehovah, and He putteth him to death.

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And all the men of Judah answered the men of Israel, Because the king is near of kin to us: wherefore then be ye angry for this matter? have we eaten at all of the king's cost? or hath he given us any gift?

General references

Bible References

Because

2 Samuel 19:12
my brethren ye are, my bone and my flesh ye are, and why are ye last to bring back the king?
2 Samuel 5:1
And all the tribes of Israel come unto David, to Hebron, and speak, saying, 'Lo, we are thy bone and thy flesh;
1 Chronicles 2:3
Sons of Judah: Er, and Onan, and Shelah, three have been born to him of a daughter of Shua the Canaanitess. And Er, first-born of Judah, is evil in the eyes of Jehovah, and He putteth him to death.

General references

Proverbs 26:4
Answer not a fool according to his folly, Lest thou be like to him -- even thou.