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Now therefore, seeing that I have come to speak this word to my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid. Your servant said, ‘I will now speak to the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his servant.’
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Verse 15. Before the people. Hebrew also, “through fear, or respect for the people,” who generally wished that Absalom might return. Bible.—Joab was present, (verse 21) and no doubt many others; who, if requisite, might join their prayers with hers. Calmet.
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