2 Samuel 13:25

Good News Translation

“No, my son,” the king answered. “It would be too much trouble for you if we all went.” Absalom insisted, but the king would not give in, and he asked Absalom to leave.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:24

He went to King David and said, “Your Majesty, I am having my sheep sheared. Will you and your officials come and take part in the festivities?”

2 Samuel 13:26

But Absalom said, “Well, then, will you at least let my brother Amnon come?” “Why should he?” the king asked.

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab threw himself to the ground in front of David in respect, and said, “God bless you, Your Majesty! Now I know that you are pleased with me, because you have granted my request.”

Luke 14:23

So the master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the country roads and lanes and make people come in, so that my house will be full.

Luke 24:29

but they held him back, saying, “Stay with us; the day is almost over and it is getting dark.” So he went in to stay with them.

Acts 16:15

After she and the people of her house had been baptized, she invited us, “Come and stay in my house if you have decided that I am a true believer in the Lord.” And she persuaded us to go.

Ruth 2:4

Some time later Boaz himself arrived from Bethlehem and greeted the workers. “The Lord be with you!” he said. “The Lord bless you!” they answered.