2 Samuel 13:25

Contemporary English Version 1995

David answered, “No, my son, we won't go. It would be too expensive for you.” Absalom tried to get him to change his mind, but David did not want to go. He only said that he hoped they would have a good time.

Cross References

Acts 16:15

Then after she and her family were baptized, she kept on begging us, “If you think I really do have faith in the Lord, come stay in my home.” Finally, we accepted her invitation.

Luke 24:29

They begged him, “Stay with us! It's already late, and the sun is going down.” So Jesus went into the house to stay with them.

Luke 14:23

His master then told him, “Go out along the back roads and make people come in, so my house will be full.

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab bowed very low and said, “Your Majesty, I thank you for giving your permission. It shows that you approve of me.”

Ruth 2:4

When Boaz arrived from Bethlehem and went out to his field, he said to the harvest workers, “The Lord bless you!” They replied, “And may the Lord bless you!”

2 Samuel 13:24

Then he went to David and said, “My servants are cutting the wool from my sheep. Please come and join us!”

2 Samuel 13:26

Absalom said, “If you won't go, at least let my brother Amnon come with us.” David asked, “Why should he go with you?”