Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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?

American Standard Version (ASV)

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?

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Then Absalom said, If you will not go, then let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Is there any reason for him to go with you?

Darby English Bible (DBY)

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?

Webster's Bible (WBT)

Then said Absalom, If not, I pray thee, let my brother Amnon go with us. And the king said to him, Why should he go with thee?

World English Bible (WEB)

Then said Absalom, If not, please let my brother Amnon go with us. The king said to him, Why should he go with you?

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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?'