Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Now I have one request to make of you. Do not refuse me.” “You may make it,” she said. New Living Translation So now I have just one favor to ask of you. Please don’t turn me down.” “What is it?” she asked. English Standard Version And now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me.” She said to him, “Speak.” Berean Standard Bible So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. Berean Literal Bible And one request I ask of you; do not deny me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” King James Bible And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on. New King James Version Now I ask one petition of you; do not deny me.” And she said to him, “Say it.” New American Standard Bible So now I am making one request of you; do not refuse me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” NASB 1995 “Now I am making one request of you; do not refuse me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” NASB 1977 “And now I am making one request of you; do not refuse me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” Legacy Standard Bible So now, I am making one request of you; do not turn me away.” And she said to him, “Speak.” Amplified Bible So now I am making one request of you; do not refuse me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” Berean Annotated Bible So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me. “State your request, she told him. Christian Standard Bible So now I have just one request of you; don’t turn me down.” She said to him, “Go on.” Holman Christian Standard Bible So now I have just one request of you; don’t turn me down.” She said to him, “Go on.” American Standard Version And now I ask one petition of thee; deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on. Contemporary English Version Would you do me a favor?" "What do you want?" Bathsheba asked. English Revised Version And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said unto him, Say on. GOD'S WORD® Translation Now I want to ask you for one thing. Don't refuse me." "What is it?" she asked. Good News Translation And now I have one request to make; please do not refuse me." "What is it?" Bathsheba asked. International Standard Version So now I'm asking one thing from you. Don't refuse me." "Talk," she told him. NET Bible Now I'd like to ask you for just one thing. Please don't refuse me." She said, "Go ahead and ask." New Heart English Bible Now I ask one petition of you. Do not deny me." She said to him, "Say on." Webster's Bible Translation And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not. And she said to him, Say on. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. World English Bible Now I ask one petition of you. Don’t deny me.” She said to him, “Say on.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand now, I am asking one petition of you—do not turn back my face”; and she says to him, “Speak.” Berean Literal Bible And one request I ask of you; do not deny me.” And she said to him, “Speak.” Young's Literal Translation and now, one petition I am asking of thee -- turn not back my face;' and she saith unto him, 'Speak.' Smith's Literal Translation And now I ask one asking from thee, thou wilt not turn away my face. And she will say to him, Speak. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleNow therefore I ask one petition of thee: turn not away my face. And she said to him: Say on. Catholic Public Domain Version Now therefore, I beg of you one petition. May you not confound my face.” And she said to him, “Speak.” New American Bible But now there is one favor I would ask of you. Do not refuse me.” And she said, “Speak on.” New Revised Standard Version And now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me.” She said to him, “Go on.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd now I make one petition of you, do not refuse me. And she said to him, Say on. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And now one request I ask you; do not turn away my face.” And she said to him: “Speak.” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And now I ask one petition of thee, deny me not.' And she said unto him: 'Say on.' Brenton Septuagint Translation And now I make one request of thee, do not turn away thy face. And Bersabee said to him, Speak on. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context 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. 17Adonijah replied, “Please speak to King Solomon, since he will not turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife.”… Cross References So now I have just one request of you; Esther 5:3 “What is it, Queen Esther?” the king inquired. “What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be given to you.” Esther 7:2 and as they drank their wine on that second day, the king asked once more, “Queen Esther, what is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” 2 Samuel 14:12 Then the woman said, “Please, may your servant speak a word to my lord the king?” “Speak,” he replied. do not deny me.” Esther 7:3 Queen Esther replied, “If I have found favor in your sight, O king, and if it pleases the king, grant me my life as my petition, and the lives of my people as my request. Matthew 7:7 Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. Luke 11:9 So I tell you: Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you. “State your request,” Esther 5:6 And as they drank their wine, the king said to Esther, “What is your petition? It will be given to you. What is your request? Even up to half the kingdom, it will be fulfilled.” Mark 10:51 “What do you want Me to do for you?” Jesus asked. “Rabboni,” said the blind man, “let me see again.” Luke 18:41 “What do you want Me to do for you?” “Lord,” he said, “let me see again.” she told him. Esther 5:7-8 Esther replied, “This is my petition and my request: / If I have found favor in the sight of the king, and if it pleases the king to grant my petition and fulfill my request, may the king and Haman come tomorrow to the banquet I will prepare for them. Then I will answer the king’s question.” 1 Samuel 1:15-16 “No, my lord,” Hannah replied. “I am a woman troubled in spirit. I have not had any wine or strong drink, but I have poured out my soul before the LORD. / Do not take your servant for a wicked woman, for all this time I have been praying out of the depth of my anguish and grief.” 1 Kings 1:5-10 At that time Adonijah, David’s son by Haggith, began to exalt himself, saying, “I will be king!” And he acquired chariots and horsemen and fifty men to run ahead of him. / (His father had never once reprimanded him by saying, “Why do you act this way?” Adonijah was also very handsome, born next after Absalom.) / So Adonijah conferred with Joab son of Zeruiah and with Abiathar the priest, who supported him. … 2 Samuel 3:27-30 When Abner returned to Hebron, Joab pulled him aside into the gateway, as if to speak to him privately, and there Joab stabbed him in the stomach. So Abner died on account of the blood of Joab’s brother Asahel. / Afterward, David heard about this and said, “I and my kingdom are forever guiltless before the LORD concerning the blood of Abner son of Ner. / May it whirl over the head of Joab and over the entire house of his father, and may the house of Joab never be without one having a discharge or skin disease, or one who leans on a staff or falls by the sword or lacks food.” … 2 Samuel 15:1-6 Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. / He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” … 1 Kings 1:11-14 Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. / Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’ … 1 Kings 1:50-53 But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” … Treasury of Scripture And now I ask one petition of you, deny me not. And she said to him, Say on. Psalm 132:10 For thy servant David's sake turn not away the face of thine anointed. Proverbs 30:7 Two things have I required of thee; deny me them not before I die: Jump to Previous Deny Face Making Petition Refuse Request Speak TurnJump to Next Deny Face Making Petition Refuse Request Speak Turn1 Kings 2 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence 5. of Joab 7. of Barzillai 8. of Shimei 10. Solomon succeeds 12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag, 13. is put to death 26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood 28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain 35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's 36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death. So now I have just one request of you; This phrase is spoken by Adonijah, the son of King David, to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother. Adonijah had previously attempted to claim the throne before Solomon was anointed king. His approach to Bathsheba indicates a strategic move, as she holds influence with King Solomon. The request signifies a moment of political maneuvering, reflecting the complex dynamics of royal succession in ancient Israel. The phrase also highlights the importance of intercessors in biblical narratives, as Bathsheba is seen as a mediator between Adonijah and Solomon. do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. Persons / Places / Events 1. AdonijahThe son of King David who previously attempted to claim the throne of Israel, despite Solomon being the chosen successor. In this verse, he is making a request through Bathsheba. 2. Bathsheba The mother of Solomon and widow of King David. She plays a mediating role in this passage, as Adonijah approaches her to make a request to King Solomon. 3. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, who is now the king of Israel. His wisdom and discernment are central themes in the surrounding account. 4. King David Although not directly mentioned in this verse, his legacy and decisions significantly influence the events. His choice of Solomon as his successor is a backdrop to Adonijah's actions. 5. The Royal Court The setting for this interaction, where political maneuvers and family dynamics intersect. Teaching Points The Dangers of AmbitionAdonijah's request, though seemingly innocent, is rooted in ambition. Believers should examine their motives and ensure their desires align with God's will. The Role of Intercession Bathsheba's position as an intercessor highlights the importance of wise counsel and mediation in resolving conflicts and making requests. Wisdom in Leadership Solomon's response to requests and challenges demonstrates the need for discernment and wisdom in leadership roles, applicable to both spiritual and secular contexts. Family Dynamics and God's Plan The complex relationships within David's family remind us that God's purposes can prevail despite human flaws and conflicts. The Power of a Single Request This passage illustrates how a single request can have significant implications, encouraging believers to approach God with thoughtful and sincere petitions. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:16?2. How does 1 Kings 2:16 demonstrate the importance of seeking wise counsel? 3. What can we learn about humility from Adonijah's request in 1 Kings 2:16? 4. How does Adonijah's approach in 1 Kings 2:16 compare to biblical teachings on authority? 5. In what ways does 1 Kings 2:16 connect to respecting God's appointed leaders? 6. How can we apply the lessons from 1 Kings 2:16 in our daily decisions? 7. What is the significance of Adonijah's request in 1 Kings 2:16? 8. How does Solomon's response to Adonijah's request reflect his wisdom? 9. Why is Bathsheba's role important in the context of 1 Kings 2:16? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. Who were the kings of Israel and Judah? 12. In what year of King Asa's reign did Baasha, King of Israel die? Twenty-sixth year (I Kings 15:33 - 16:8) Still alive in the thirty-sixth year (2 Chronicles 16:1) 13. How can 2 Chronicles 16:1 claim Baasha attacked Judah in Asa's thirty-sixth year if 1 Kings 15:33 indicates Baasha died years earlier? 14. What defines a novena? What Does 1 Kings 2:16 Mean So now I have just one request of youAdonijah frames his plea as modest, hoping to lower Bathsheba’s guard. • Earlier he had openly tried to seize the throne (1 Kings 1:5-10), so this “one request” is anything but innocent. • Similar “single request” language is used by Esther when interceding for her people (Esther 5:3), showing how petitioners often packaged big goals in simple words. • Scripture repeatedly warns that words can mask motives (Proverbs 26:24-26), a truth that will soon be exposed here. Do not deny me He presses for an unconditional promise before revealing what he wants. • Jacob’s sons used the same appeal when bargaining over Joseph’s remains (Genesis 50:25). • Delilah demanded, “Tell me the secret of your strength…do not deceive me” (Judges 16:15), illustrating how repeated urgency can cloak manipulation. • Jesus, by contrast, encourages transparent asking without hidden agendas (Matthew 7:7-8). State your request Bathsheba answers calmly, refusing to commit until she hears the details. • Her measured reply echoes David’s own habit of inquiring before acting (2 Samuel 2:1). • Proverbs 18:13 reminds us that only a fool answers before listening; Bathsheba models the wiser path. • As queen mother she carries influence (1 Kings 2:19), yet she first gathers full information—an example of godly prudence. She told him The narrative notes Bathsheba’s readiness to listen, setting the stage for Adonijah’s true aim—marriage to Abishag (1 Kings 2:17). • In ancient courts, a royal concubine equaled a claim to the throne (2 Samuel 16:21-22), so Bathsheba’s compliance would endanger Solomon. • God’s sovereignty over kingship is again in view: though Adonijah schemes, the Lord preserves the line He has chosen (2 Samuel 7:12-16). summary Adonijah’s carefully worded request shows how ambition dresses itself in humility. Bathsheba’s cautious reply models listening before promising. The verse reminds us that hidden motives collide with God’s unchanging plan, and that wise believers test every request against the clear purposes revealed in Scripture. Verse 16. - And now I ask one petition of thee [Heb. request one request] deny me not [marg., "turn not away my face." Better, Turn not back, i.e., repulse not. Rawlinson paraphrases, "Make me not to hide my face through shame at being refused;" but this is not the idea of the original, which means, Reject me not; send me not away. In the Heb. "face" often stands for "person," for eyes (ver. 15), looks, mien]. And she said unto him, Say on.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So nowוְעַתָּ֗ה (wə·‘at·tāh) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 6258: At this time I אָֽנֹכִי֙ (’ā·nō·ḵî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 595: I have just one אַחַת֙ (’a·ḥaṯ) Number - feminine singular Strong's 259: United, one, first request שְׁאֵלָ֤ה (šə·’ê·lāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7596: Request, thing asked for of you; מֵֽאִתָּ֔ךְ (mê·’it·tāḵ) Preposition-m | Direct object marker | second person masculine singular Strong's 853: Untranslatable mark of the accusative case do not אַל־ (’al-) Adverb Strong's 408: Not deny תָּשִׁ֖בִי (tā·ši·ḇî) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - second person feminine singular Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again me.” פָּנָ֑י (pā·nāy) Noun - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6440: The face “State [your request],” דַּבֵּֽר׃ (dab·bêr) Verb - Piel - Imperative - masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue she told וַתֹּ֥אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say him. אֵלָ֖יו (’ê·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to Links 1 Kings 2:16 NIV1 Kings 2:16 NLT 1 Kings 2:16 ESV 1 Kings 2:16 NASB 1 Kings 2:16 KJV 1 Kings 2:16 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 2:16 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:16 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:16 French Bible 1 Kings 2:16 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 2:16 Now I ask one petition of you (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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