1 Kings 2:16

The Execution of Adonijah

15“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 16So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him.

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Berean Standard Bible
So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him.
American Standard Version (1901)
And now I ask one petition of thee; deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on.
Bible in Basic English
Now I have one request to make to you, and do not say, No, to me. And she said to him, Say on.
Free Bible Version
Now I've just one request to ask of you—please don't say no.” “Tell me,” she said.
Geneva Bible 1599
Nowe therefore I aske thee one request, refuse me not. And she said vnto him, Say on.
King James (Authorized) Version
And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on.
Translation for Translators
Now I have one thing that I ask you to do. Please do not refuse to do it.” She replied, “Tell me what you want me to do.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
Now I have one request of you, and do not turn away from my face.” Bathsheba said to him, “Speak.”
Noah Webster Bible
And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said to him, Say on.
World English Bible
Now I ask one petition of you. Don’t deny me.” She said to him, “Say on.”
Young's Literal Translation
and now, one petition I am asking of thee — turn not back my face;' and she saith unto him, 'Speak.'