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15 So he said, “You know that (A)the kingdom was mine and (B)that all Israel [a]expected me to be king; (C)however, the kingdom has turned about and become my brother’s, (D)for it was his from Yahweh. 16 So now, I am making one request of you; do not [b]turn me away.” And she said to him, “Speak.” 17 Then he said, “Please speak to Solomon the king, for he will not [c]turn you away, that he may give me (E)Abishag the Shunammite as a wife.”

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  1. 1 Kings 2:15 Lit set their faces on me
  2. 1 Kings 2:16 Lit turn away my face
  3. 1 Kings 2:17 Lit turn away your face