2 Samuel 13:25

New Century Version

King David said to Absalom, “No, my son. We won’t all go, because it would be too much trouble for you.” Although Absalom begged David, he would not go, but he did give his blessing.

Cross References

2 Samuel 13:24

Absalom went to the king and said, “I have men coming to cut the wool. Please come with your officers and join me.”

2 Samuel 13:26

Absalom said, “If you don’t want to come, then please let my brother Amnon come with us.” King David asked, “Why should he go with you?”

2 Samuel 14:22

Joab bowed facedown on the ground and blessed the king. Then he said, “Today I know you are pleased with me, because you have done what I asked.”

Luke 14:23

The master said to the servant, ‘Go out to the roads and country lanes, and urge the people there to come so my house will be full.

Luke 24:29

But they begged him, “Stay with us, because it is late; it is almost night.” So he went in to stay with them.

Acts 16:15

She and all the people in her house were baptized. Then she invited us to her home, saying, “If you think I am truly a believer in the Lord, then come stay in my house.” And she persuaded us to stay with her.

Ruth 2:4

Soon Boaz came from Bethlehem and greeted his workers, “The Lord be with you!” And the workers answered, “May the Lord bless you!”