1 Kings 2:14-16

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¹⁴ As a matter of fact, I have a favor to ask of you.”

“What is it?” she asked.

¹⁵ “Everything was going well for me,” he said, “and the kingdom was mine: everyone expected me to be the next king. But the tables are turned, and everything went to my brother instead; for that is the way the Lord wanted it. ¹⁶ But now I have just a small favor to ask of you; please don’t turn me down.”

“What is it?” she asked.