2 Samuel 14:18

Contemporary English Version 1995

Then David said to the woman, “Now I'm going to ask you a question, and don't try to hide the truth!” The woman replied, “Please go ahead, Your Majesty.”

Cross References

Jeremiah 38:25

And I'm sure that if my officials hear about our meeting, they will ask you what we said to each other. They might even threaten to kill you if you don't tell them.

Jeremiah 38:14

King Zedekiah had me brought to his private entrance to the temple, and he said, “I'm going to ask you something, and I want to know the truth.”

2 Samuel 14:17

I can rest easy now that you have given your decision. You know the difference between right and wrong just like an angel of God, and I pray that the Lord your God will be with you.

2 Samuel 14:19

David asked, “Did Joab put you up to this?” The woman answered, “Your Majesty, I swear by your life that no one can hide the truth from you. Yes, Joab did tell me what to say,