“If anyone objects,” the king said, “bring him to me. I can assure you he will never harm you again!”
Parallel translations
- WEB The king said, “Whoever says anything to you, bring him to me, and he will not bother you any more.”
- KJV And the king said, Whosoever saith ought unto thee, bring him to me, and he shall not touch thee any more.
- BSB “If anyone speaks to you,” said the king, “bring him to me, and he will not trouble you again!”
- NKJV So the king said, “Whoever says anything to you, bring him to me, and he shall not touch you anymore.”
- NASB So the king said, “Whoever speaks to you, bring him to me, and he will not touch you anymore.”
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Quick answer
David promises that anyone who threatens her will be brought to him and trouble her no more. He extends royal protection to her supposed son.
Overview
David strengthens his pledge, offering the woman ongoing protection against those who would harm her. His growing commitment moves him closer to the binding oath she desires. Each step the king takes deepens his involvement in a case he does not yet realize mirrors his own.
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God's covenant with David — a son whose throne and kingdom would last forever (7:12–16) — finds its yes in Jesus, the Son of David who reigns without end.
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