Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

Because that he remembered not to shew mercy, but persecuted the poor and needy man, that he might even slay the broken in heart.

Bible References

He remembered

2 Samuel 17:1
Ahithophel said to Absalom, "Let me pick out twelve thousand men. Then I will go and pursue David this very night.
Matthew 5:7
"Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 18:33
Should you not have shown mercy to your fellow slave, just as I showed it to you?'
James 2:13
For judgment is merciless for the one who has shown no mercy. But mercy triumphs over judgment.

Persecuted

Psalm 10:2
The wicked arrogantly chase the oppressed; the oppressed are trapped by the schemes the wicked have dreamed up.
Genesis 42:21
They said to one other, "Surely we're being punished because of our brother, because we saw how distressed he was when he cried to us for mercy, but we refused to listen. That is why this distress has come on us!"
Job 19:2
"How long will you torment me and crush me with your words?
Matthew 27:35
When they had crucified him, they divided his clothes by throwing dice.

Slay

Psalm 34:18
The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.
Psalm 69:20
Their insults are painful and make me lose heart; I look for sympathy, but receive none, for comforters, but find none.
2 Samuel 16:11
Then David said to Abishai and to all his servants, "My own son, my very own flesh and blood, is trying to take my life. So also now this Benjaminite! Leave him alone so that he can curse, for the Lord has spoken to him.
Mark 14:34
He said to them, "My soul is deeply grieved, even to the point of death. Remain here and stay alert."

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