1 Samuel 25:12
David's men turned and went on their way. They came back and told David everything.
2 Samuel 24:13
So Gad went to David and asked him, "Shall seven years of famine come to your land, or three months of reversals while you flee from your enemies as they pursue you, or three days of pestilence in your land? Decide right now what I am to answer to the one who sent me."
Isaiah 36:21-22
But the people remained silent and didn't respond to him with so much as a single word, because the king had commanded, "Don't answer him."
Hebrews 13:17
Continue to follow and be submissive to your leaders, since they are watching over your souls as those who will have to give a word of explanation. By doing this, you will be letting them carry out their duties joyfully, and not with grief, for that would be harmful for you.