'Besought' in the Bible

So the devils besought him, saying, If thou cast us out, suffer us to go away into the herd of swine.

And, behold, the whole city came out to meet Jesus: and when they saw him, they besought him that he would depart out of their coasts.

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

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

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all.