1 Kings 2:16

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him.”

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BSBPD

“So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“And now I ask one petition of thee; deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and now, one petition I am asking of thee--turn not back my face;' and she saith unto him, `Speak.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo 1 Kings 2:16 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Psalms 132:10For the sake of Your servant David, do not reject Your anointed one.
  2. Proverbs 30:7Two things I ask of You— do not refuse me before I die:

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