14 Then he said, “I have something to say to you.” She said, “Speak.” 15 He said, “You know that (A)the kingdom was mine, and that all Israel fully expected me to reign. However, the kingdom has turned about and become my brother's, (B)for it was his from the Lord. 16 And now I have one request to make of you; do not refuse me.” She said to him, “Speak.”

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