19 Furthermore, whom should I serve if not the son? As I served in your father’s presence, so also I will serve in yours.”
2 Samuel 16:19
Semantically similar passages
Genesis 31:5–7
5 and he told them, “I can see from your father’s countenance that his attitude toward me has changed; but the God of my father has been with me. 6 You know that I have served your father with all my strength. 7 And although he has cheated me and changed my wages ten…
1 Maccabees 6:22–24
22 They went to the king, and said, “How long will you not execute judgment, and avenge our kindred? (WEB) 23 We were willing to serve your father and to live by his words, and to follow his commandments. (WEB) 24 Because of this, the children of our people besieged the citadel and… (WEB)
4 Maccabees 12:4–6
4 “You see the end of the madness of your kindred, for they have died in torture through disobedience. You, if disobedient, having been miserably tormented, will yourself perish prematurely. (WEB) 5 But if you obey, you will be my friend, and have a charge over the affa… (WEB)
Book of Jubilees 35:3–5
3 And thou too, mother, knowest from the time I was born until this day, all my deeds and all that is in my heart, that I always think good concerning all. (JUB) 4 And how should I not do this thing which thou hast commanded me, that I should honour my father and my bro… (JUB)
Genesis 24:48–50
48 Then I bowed down and worshiped the LORD; and I blessed the LORD, the God of my master Abraham, who led me on the right road to take the granddaughter of my master’s brother for his son. 49 Now if you will show kindness and faithfulness to my master, tell me; but…
Book of Jubilees 12:5–7
5 Why do ye worship things that have no spirit in them? For they are the work of (men's) hands, And on your shoulders do ye bear them, And ye have no help from them, But they are a great cause of shame to those who make them, And a misleading of the heart to th… (JUB)
1 Samuel 20:7–9
7 If he says, ‘Good,’ then your servant is safe, but if he is enraged, you will know he has evil intentions. 8 Therefore deal faithfully with your servant, for you have brought me into a covenant with you before the LORD. If there is iniquity in me, then kill me y…
2 Kings 10:2–4
2 “When this letter arrives, since your master’s sons are with you and you have chariots and horses, a fortified city and weaponry, 3 select the best and most worthy son of your master, set him on his father’s throne, and fight for your master’s house.” 4 But they we…
Search the collection All books and codes Translations and sources