2 Samuel 14:8-10

Good News Translation

⁸ “Go back home,” the king answered, “and I will take care of the matter.”

⁹ “Your Majesty,” she said, “whatever you do, my family and I will take the blame; you and the royal family are innocent.”

¹⁰ The king replied, “If anyone threatens you, bring him to me, and he will never bother you again.”