2 Samuel 14:9-11

Contemporary English Version

⁹ The woman said, “I hope your decision doesn't cause any problems for you. But if it does, you can blame me.”^[a]

¹⁰ He said, “If anyone gives you trouble, bring them to me, and it won't happen again!”

¹¹ “Please,” she replied, “swear by the Lord your God that no one will be allowed to kill my son!”

He said, “I swear by the living Lord that no one will touch even a hair on his head!”