2 Samuel 19:21
2 Samuel · Old Testament · Chapter 19
“But Abishai the son of Zeruiah answered and said, Shall not Shimei be put to death for this, because he cursed the LORD’s anointed?”2 Samuel 19:21
What Does 2 Samuel 19:21 Mean?
2 Samuel 19:21 is found in the book of 2 Samuel, chapter 19, verse 21 of the Old Testament. This verse connects to 12 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (12)
These passages are connected to 2 Samuel 19:21 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Exodus 22:28“Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people.”Lamentations 4:20“The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of the LORD, was taken in their pits, of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the heathen.”James 3:9“Therewith bless we God, even the Father; and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.”1 Samuel 26:9“And David said to Abishai, Destroy him not: for who can stretch forth his hand against the LORD’s anointed, and be guiltless?”1 Samuel 24:6“And he said unto his men, The LORD forbid that I should do this thing unto my master, the LORD’s anointed, to stretch forth mine hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the LORD.”2 Samuel 16:5“And when king David came to Bahurim, behold, thence came out a man of the family of the house of Saul, whose name was Shimei, the son of Gera: he came forth, and cursed still as he came.”2 Samuel 16:7“And thus said Shimei when he cursed, Come out, come out, thou bloody man, and thou man of Belial:”2 Samuel 16:13“And as David and his men went by the way, Shimei went along on the hill’s side over against him, and cursed as he went, and threw stones at him, and cast dust.”1 Kings 21:10“And set two men, sons of Belial, before him, to bear witness against him, saying, Thou didst blaspheme God and the king. And then carry him out, and stone him, that he may die.”1 Chronicles 18:12“Moreover Abishai the son of Zeruiah slew of the Edomites in the valley of salt eighteen thousand.”Job 31:31“If the men of my tabernacle said not, Oh that we had of his flesh! we cannot be satisfied.”Job 34:17“Shall even he that hateth right govern? and wilt thou condemn him that is most just?”
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