'Addressed' in the Bible

Abner also addressed the tribe of Benjamin. Furthermore, with David's permission, Abner said anything that seemed like it would be good for Israel and for the entire tribe of Benjamin.

Then the king addressed Joab, "Look! I'll do this thing that you've requested. Go bring back the young man Absalom."

Just as the king was about to ford the Jordan River, Gera's son Shimei fell down in front of the king and addressed him, "May your majesty not hold me guilty. Don't remember how your servant did wrong the day your majesty the king left Jerusalem. May the king not let it burden his heart,

Then the king addressed Shimei, "You won't die!" affirming his promise with an oath.