Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
At this, the woman responded, "Would your majesty the king please allow your humble servant to say one more thing?" "Say it"" he replied.
New American Standard Bible
Then the woman said, “Please let your maidservant speak a word to my lord the king.” And he said, “Speak.”
King James Version
Then the woman said, Let thine handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
Holman Bible
Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?”
“Speak,” he replied.
A Conservative Version
Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak a word to my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
American Standard Version
Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak a word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
Amplified
Then the woman said, “Please let your maidservant speak one more word to my lord the king.” He said, “Speak.”
Bible in Basic English
Then the woman said, Will the king let his servant say one word more? And he said, Say on.
Darby Translation
And the woman said, Let thy bondmaid, I pray thee, speak a word to my lord the king. And he said, Speak.
Julia Smith Translation
And the woman will say, Shall thy servant speak now a word to my lord the king? And the king will say, Speak.
King James 2000
Then the woman said, Let your handmaid, I pray you, speak one word unto my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
Lexham Expanded Bible
The woman said, "Please let your servant speak a word to my lord the king." And he said, "Speak."
Modern King James verseion
Then the woman said, Please let your handmaid speak one more word to my lord the king. And he said, Say on!
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Then the woman said, "Let thine handmaid speak one word more unto my lord the king." And he said, "Say on."
NET Bible
Then the woman said, "Please permit your servant to speak to my lord the king about another matter." He replied, "Tell me."
New Heart English Bible
Then the woman said, "Please let your handmaid speak a word to my lord the king." He said, "Say on."
The Emphasized Bible
Then said the woman, Pray let thy maidservant speak unto my lord the king, a word. And he said - Speak.
Webster
Then the woman said, Let thy handmaid, I pray thee, speak one word to my lord the king. And he said, Say on.
World English Bible
Then the woman said, "Please let your handmaid speak a word to my lord the king." He said, "Say on."
Youngs Literal Translation
And the woman saith, 'Let, I pray thee, thy maid-servant speak unto my lord the king a word;' and he saith, 'Speak.'
Themes
Absalom » Is permitted by david to return to jerusalem
David » King of israel » Absalom's return
Dishonesty » Instances of » Joab's guile in securing absalom's return
intercession » Instances of » Joab for absalom
Joab » Son of david's sister » Procures the return of absalom to jerusalem
Kindness » Instances of » Joab to absalom
Obsequiousness » Instances of » The woman of tekoah
Parables » Of the woman of tekoa
Tact » Joab's trick in obtaining david's consent to the return of absalom
Interlinear
Shiphchah
Dabar
References
Smith
Word Count of 20 Translations in 2 Samuel 14:12
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joab Plots To Reconcile David With Absalom
11 Then she said, "Your majesty, please remember the LORD your God, so that blood avengers don't do any more damage! Otherwise, they'll destroy my son!" So he promised, "As the LORD lives, not even a single hair from your son's head will fall to the ground!" 12 At this, the woman responded, "Would your majesty the king please allow your humble servant to say one more thing?" "Say it"" he replied. 13 "Why, then," the woman asked, "are you planning to act just like this against God's people? Based on what your majesty has said, you're acting like one who is guilty himself, because you're not bringing back the one whom you've banished!
Cross References
Genesis 18:27
Abraham answered, "Look, even though I am only dust and ashes, I've ventured to speak to my LORD.
Genesis 18:32
Finally, Abraham inquired, "I hope my LORD will not be angry if I speak only once more. What if ten are found there?" He replied, "For the sake of those ten I won't destroy it."
Genesis 44:18
But Judah approached him and begged him, "Your Excellency, please allow your servant to speak to you privately. Please don't be angry with your servant, since you are equal to Pharaoh.
1 Samuel 25:24
She fell at his feet and pleaded, "Your majesty, let the guilt be on me alone, and please let your servant speak to you. Listen to the words of your servant.
Jeremiah 12:1
You are righteous, LORD, even when I bring a complaint to you. But I want to discuss justice with you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper, while all who are treacherous are at ease?
Acts 26:1
Then Agrippa told Paul, "You have permission to speak for yourself." So Paul stretched out his hand and began his defense.