'Attempted' in the Bible

and attempted to reason with the entire congregation of Israel. They told them, "The land that we went through and explored is very, very good.

As soon as King Ahaziah of Judah observed this, he attempted to flee by the garden house road, but Jehu pursued him. At the ascent toward Gur which is near Ibleam, he ordered, "Shoot him in the chariot, too!"

David addressed Solomon: "I have attempted to build a temple to the name of the LORD my God.