Translations
Modern
“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”
Traditional
Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.
Literal
And she said, “One small request I desire of you. Do not turn back my face.” And the king said to her, “Ask it, my mother, for I will not turn back your face.”
Latin
Dixitque ei: Petitionem unam parvulam ego deprecor a te: ne confundas faciem meam. Et dixit ei rex: Pete, mater mea: neque enim fas est ut avertam faciem tuam.
Original
Hebrew
English
“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”
Notes
Solomon realized Adonijah's true intentions with his small request. Adonijah wanted to marry Abishag to strengthen his claim to the throne, regardless of her status in David's harem.
Events
Glossary
Abishag Adonijah Amasa Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Queen Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Shulammite Shunem Solomon (Person)
Topics
Abishag: Wife of David Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith: Executed by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Children: Solomon Intercession for Adonijah Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife