2 Samuel 16:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 2 Samuel 16:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
2 Samuel 16:9 is a verse from the book of 2 Samuel in the Old Testament. The KJV reads: "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 p..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
2 Samuel 16:9 — KJV
“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.”
— 2 Samuel 16:9 (KJV)
2 Samuel 16:9 in Context — About the Book of 2 Samuel
2 Samuel covers David's reign — his triumphs, his devastating fall with Bathsheba, and his raw, honest walk back to God. It shows that even a man after God's own heart needs mercy, and that God's covenant love survives our worst chapters.
Cross-References for 2 Samuel 16:9
“Now therefore, I pray thee, let my lord the king hear the words of his servant. If the LORD have stirred thee up against me, let him accept an offering: but if they be the children of men, cursed be they before the LORD; for they have driven me out this day from abiding in the inheritance of the LORD, saying, Go, serve other gods. accept: Heb. smell abiding: Heb. cleaving”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:9: king, curse, lord
“Then take the box of oil, and pour it on his head, and say, Thus saith the LORD, I have anointed thee king over Israel. Then open the door, and flee, and tarry not.”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:9: then, king, lord
“Then he wrote a letter the second time to them, saying, If ye be mine, and if ye will hearken unto my voice, take ye the heads of the men your master's sons, and come to me to Jezreel by to morrow this time. Now the king's sons, being seventy persons, were with the great men of the city, which brought them up. mine: Heb. for me”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:9: then, son, king
“And, behold, Amariah the chief priest is over you in all matters of the LORD; and Zebadiah the son of Ishmael, the ruler of the house of Judah, for all the king's matters: also the Levites shall be officers before you. Deal courageously, and the LORD shall be with the good. Deal...: Heb. Take courage and do”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:9: son, king, lord
“And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. worse...: Heb. sadder sort: or, term, or, continuance?”
Shares key themes with 2 Samuel 16:9: then, king, why
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