Now therefore that I am come to speak of this thing unto my lord the king, it is because the people have made me afraid: and your handmaid said, I will now speak unto the king; it may be that the king will perform the request of his handmaid.
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George Leo Haydock
AD 1849
Before the people. Hebrew also, "through fear, or respect for the people "who generally wished that Absalom might return. (Haydock)
Joab was present, (ver. 21) and no doubt many others; who, if requisite, might join their prayers with hers. (Calmet)