Verse Comparison: 2 Samuel 13:26
American Standard Version
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
Amplified® Bible
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray you, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with you?
Contemporary English Version
Absalom said, "If you won't go, at least let my brother Amnon come with us." David asked, "Why should he go with you?"
Darby English Version
And Absalom said, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with thee?
Good News Bible
But Absalom said, "Well, then, will you at least let my brother Amnon come?" "Why should he?" the king asked.
King James Version
Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said unto him, Why should he go with thee?
New American Standard Bible
Then Absalom said, "If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?""
New International Version
Then Absalom said, "If not, please let my brother Amnon come with us."
The king asked him, "Why should he go with you?"
New King James Version
Then Absalom said, “If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us.” And the king said to him, “Why should he go with you?”
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Then Absalom said, "If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us." And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?"
Revised Standard Version
Then Ab'salom said, "If not, pray let my brother Amnon go with us." And the king said to him, "Why should he go with you?"
Young's Literal Translation
And Absalom saith, `If not -- let, I pray thee, Amnon my brother go with us;' and the king saith to him, `Why doth he go with thee?'
