1 Kings 2:20
“Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay.”

What does 1 Kings 2:20 mean?
1 Kings 2:20 (KJV) reads: "Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not say thee nay." In order to fully understand the meaning and depth of this verse, it is important to provide…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Power of a Mother’s Petition
Reflecting on the depths of a mother’s love, we turn to the poignant moment in 1 Kings 2:20, where Bathsheba approaches King Solomon: "Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my mother: for I will not…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer of Bold Requests and Reverent Trust
O Heavenly Father, As I come before You in humble adoration, I turn my thoughts to the sacred words from 1 Kings 2:20, which resonate deeply within my heart: "Then she said, I desire one small petition of thee; I pray thee, say me not nay. And the king said unto her, Ask on, my…
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