Nevertheless the Kenite will be consumed. How long will Asshur take you away captive?”

If only we had been satisfied to live on the other side of the Jordan! O Lord, what can I say now that Israel has retreated before its enemies?

He said to them, “Now what have I accomplished compared to you? Even Ephraim’s leftover grapes are better quality than Abiezer’s harvest!

Manoah said, “Now, when your announcement comes true, how should the child be raised and what should he do?”

When the Danites returned to their tribe in Zorah and Eshtaol, their kinsmen asked them, “How did it go?”

When they called out to the Danites, the Danites turned around and said to Micah, “Why have you gathered together?”

The leaders of the assembly said, “How can we find wives for those who are left? After all, the Benjaminite women have been wiped out.

Saul’s uncle said, “Tell me what Samuel said to you.”

Jonathan replied to David, “Tell me what I can do for you.”

David said to Jonathan, “Who will tell me if your father answers you harshly?”

Jonathan responded to his father Saul, “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?”

Now what do you have at your disposal? Give me five loaves of bread, or whatever can be found.”

Then Mephibosheth bowed and said, “Of what importance am I, your servant, that you show regard for a dead dog like me?”

The king replied to her, “What do you want?” She answered, “I am a widow; my husband is dead.

Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give us your advice. What should we do?”

But Absalom said, “Call for Hushai the Arkite, and let’s hear what he has to say.”

Bathsheba bowed down on the floor before the king. The king said, “What do you want?”

Obadiah said, “What sin have I committed that you are ready to hand your servant over to Ahab for execution?

What more can David say to you? You have honored your servant; you have given your servant special recognition.

That night God appeared to Solomon and said to him, “Tell me what I should give you.”