'Plead' in the Bible

But Joash said to all who stood against him, “Will you contend for Baal, or will you deliver him? Whoever will plead for him shall be put to death by morning. If he is a god, let him contend for himself, because someone has torn down his altar.”

So now, take your stand, that I may plead with you before the Lord concerning all the righteous acts of the Lord which He did for you and your fathers.

The Lord therefore be judge and decide between you and me; and may He see and plead my cause and deliver me from your hand.”

He also gave him a copy of the text of the edict which had been issued in Susa for their destruction, that he might show Esther and inform her, and to order her to go in to the king to implore his favor and to plead with him for her people.

“O that a man might plead with GodAs a man with his neighbor!

Vindicate me, O God, and plead my case against an ungodly nation;O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man!

Arise, O God, and plead Your own cause;Remember how the foolish man reproaches You all day long.

Plead my cause and redeem me;Revive me according to Your word.

The first to plead his case seems right,Until another comes and examines him.

For the Lord will plead their caseAnd take the life of those who rob them.

For their Redeemer is strong;He will plead their case against you.

Learn to do good;Seek justice,Reprove the ruthless,Defend the orphan,Plead for the widow.

‘They are fat, they are sleek,They also excel in deeds of wickedness;They do not plead the cause,The cause of the orphan, that they may prosper;And they do not defend the rights of the poor.

Righteous are You, O Lord, that I would plead my case with You;Indeed I would discuss matters of justice with You:Why has the way of the wicked prospered?Why are all those who deal in treachery at ease?

‘There is no one to plead your cause;No healing for your sore,No recovery for you.

“Their Redeemer is strong, the Lord of hosts is His name;He will vigorously plead their caseSo that He may bring rest to the earth,But turmoil to the inhabitants of Babylon.

Therefore thus says the Lord,“Behold, I am going to plead your caseAnd exact full vengeance for you;And I will dry up her seaAnd make her fountain dry.

O Lord, You have pleaded my soul’s cause;You have redeemed my life.

Hear now what the Lord is saying,“Arise, plead your case before the mountains,And let the hills hear your voice.