2 Samuel 16:9
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King James Version (modern wording)
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 you, and take off his head.
2 Samuel 16:9 (KJV)
American Standard Version
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 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Then Abishai son of Zeruiah said to the king, “Why should this dead dog curse my lord the king? Let me go over and cut off his head!”
2 Samuel 16:9 (BSB)
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What does 2 Samuel 16:9 say?
2 Samuel 16:9 in modern King James wording 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 pray you, and take off his head."
Where is 2 Samuel 16:9 found in the Bible?
2 Samuel 16:9 is verse 9 of chapter 16 of the book of 2 Samuel, in the Old Testament. 2 Samuel has 24 chapters.
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