Her rival, however, would provoke her bitterly to irritate her, because the Lord had closed her womb.

His sons, however, did not walk in his ways, but turned aside after dishonest gain and took bribes and perverted justice.

Now then, listen to their voice; however, you shall solemnly warn them and tell them of the procedure of the king who will reign over them.”

But he refused and said, “I will not eat.” However, his servants together with the woman urged him, and he listened to them. So he arose from the ground and sat on the bed.