2 Samuel 20:17
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered.”
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“When he had come near to her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” “I am,” he replied. “Listen to the words of your servant,” she said. “I am listening,” he answered.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when he was come near unto her, the woman said, Art thou Joab? And he answered, I am he. Then she said unto him, Hear the words of thine handmaid. And he answered, I do hear.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And he came near unto her; and the woman said, Art thou Joab? And he answered, I am. Then she said unto him, Hear the words of thy handmaid. And he answered, I do hear.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“And he cometh near unto her, and the woman saith, `Art thou Joab?' and he saith, `I <FI>am<Fi> .' And she saith to him, `Hear the words of thy handmaid;' and he saith, `I am hearing.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo 2 Samuel 20:17 — 2 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Samuel 25:24She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant.
- 2 Samuel 14:12Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied.
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