2 Samuel 20:17

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

He came near her, and the woman said, “Are you Joab?” He answered, “I am.” Then she said to him, “Listen to the words of your servant.” He answered, “I am listening.”

Cross References

2 Samuel 14:12

Then the woman said, “Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king.” He said, “Speak.”

2 Samuel 20:16

Then a wise woman called from the city, “Listen! Listen! Tell Joab, ‘Come here, I want to speak to you.’ ”

2 Samuel 20:18

Then she said, “They used to say in the old days, ‘Let them inquire at Abel,’ and so they would settle a matter.

1 Samuel 25:24

She fell at his feet and said, “Upon me alone, my lord, be the guilt; please let your servant speak in your ears and hear the words of your servant.