'Besought' in the Bible

And the demons besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, send us away into the herd of swine.

And behold, all the city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart from their borders.

and they besought him that they might only touch the border of his garment: and as many as touched were made whole.

But he answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying, Send her away; for she crieth after us.

So his fellow-servant fell down and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee.