2 Samuel 16:10 (WEB)
The king said, “What have I to do with you, you sons of Zeruiah? Because he curses, and because the LORD has said to him, ‘Curse David,’ who then shall say, ‘Why have you done so?’”
Fathers and councils · 7
Jerome
“xvi. 10.” — the author cites it
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Cyril of Jerusalem
“Again, after Absalom’s insurrection, though there were many roads for him to escape, he chose to flee by the Mount of Olives, in thought, as it were, invoking the Redeemer who was to go up thence into the heavens.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 10, 11.
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Augustine of Hippo
“A slanderous person and one throwing in his teeth harsh curses he patiently heard, one of the soldiers on the opposite side, that were with his unnatural son.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 10.
Read the whole comment“By this patience, holy David bore the revilings of a railer, and, when he might easily have avenged himself, not only did it not, but even refrained another who was vexed and moved for him; and more put forth his kingly power by prohibiting than by exercising vengeance.” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 5–12
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John Chrysostom
“…far from reviling him again, he utterly forbad one of his captains, who was desirous to have slain him, saying, “Let him alone, for the Lord hath bidden him.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 10.
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Ambrose of Milan
“At first he said: “Therefore he cursed me, because the Lord hath said unto him that he should curse.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. [2 Kings] xvi. 10.
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John Cassian
- John Cassian, The Institutes VIII.8Book VIII
“It may be the Lord will look upon my affliction, and return to me good for this cursing to-day.”” — editor's note: 2 Sam. xvi. 10–12.
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Cross-references · 11
Cited together in The Institutes VIII.8.
Cited together in The Institutes VIII.8.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.48.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.48.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On Patience Chapter 8.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.48.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.48.
Cited together in On the Duties of the Clergy I.48.