KJV dictionary & concordance

besought

Meaning of “besought”

Asked, requested, or entreated.

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44 occurrences44 verses17 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Genesis 42:21

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David therefore besought God for the child; and David fasted, and went in, and lay all night upon the earth.

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The 1611 reading & marginal notes

1611 witness · 2 Samuel 12:16 · retained source text

Dauid therfore besought God for the childe, and Dauid fasted, and went in, and lay all night vpon the earth.

1611 marginal noteHeb. fasted a fast.

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