2 Samuel 20:17

New American Bible - revised edition

When Joab had come near her, the woman said, “Are you Joab?” And he replied, “Yes.” She said to him, “Listen to what your servant has to say.” He replied, “I am listening.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:12

But the woman continued, “Please let your servant say still another word to my lord the king.” He replied, “Speak.”

2 Samuel 20:16

Then a wise woman from the city called out, “Listen, listen! Tell Joab, ‘Come here, so I can speak with you.’”

2 Samuel 20:18

Then she went on to say: “There is a saying from long ago, ‘Let them ask if they will in Abel or in Dan whether loyalty is finished

1 Samuel 25:24

As she fell at his feet she said: “My lord, let the blame be mine. Please let your maidservant speak to you; listen to the words of your maidservant.