2 Samuel 14:12

New English Translation

Then the woman said, “Please permit your servant to speak to my lord the king about another matter.” He replied, “Tell me.”

Cross References

Genesis 18:27

Then Abraham asked, “Since I have undertaken to speak to the Lord (although I am but dust and ashes),

Genesis 18:32

Finally Abraham said, “May the Lord not be angry so that I may speak just once more. What if ten are found there?” He replied, “I will not destroy it for the sake of the ten.”

Genesis 44:18

Then Judah approached him and said, “My lord, please allow your servant to speak a word with you. Please do not get angry with your servant, for you are just like Pharaoh.

2 Samuel 14:11

She replied, “In that case, let the king invoke the name of the Lord your God so that the avenger of blood may not kill! Then they will not destroy my son!” He replied, “As surely as the Lord lives, not a single hair of your son’s head will fall to the ground.”

2 Samuel 14:13

The woman said, “Why have you devised something like this against God’s people? When the king speaks in this fashion, he makes himself guilty, for the king has not brought back the one he has banished.

2 Samuel 20:17

When he approached her, the woman asked, “Are you Joab?” He replied, “I am.” She said to him, “Listen to the words of your servant.” He said, “Go ahead. I’m listening.”

1 Kings 2:14

He added, “I have something to say to you.” She replied, “Speak.”

Jeremiah 12:1

Lord, you have always been fair whenever I have complained to you. However, I would like to speak with you about the disposition of justice. Why are wicked people successful? Why do all dishonest people have such easy lives?

Acts 26:1

So Agrippa said to Paul, “You have permission to speak for yourself.” Then Paul held out his hand and began his defense:

1 Samuel 25:24

Falling at his feet, she said, “My lord, I accept all the guilt! But please let your female servant speak with my lord! Please listen to the words of your servant!