Who, when they were come to Balaam, said: Thus saith Balac the son of Sephor: Delay not to come to me.
Then he sent many more and more noble than he had sent before.
For I am ready to honour thee, and will give thee whatsoever thou wilt. Come and curse this people.
And he said to Balaam: I sent messengers to call thee. Why didst thou not come immediately to me? Was it because I am not able to reward thy coming?
And Absalom had commanded his servants, saying: Take notice when Amnon shall be drunk with wine, and when I shall say to you: Strike him, and kill him; fear not, for it is I that command you. Take courage, and be valiant men.