'Asking' in the Bible

and now, one petition I am asking of thee -- turn not back my face;' and she saith unto him, 'Speak.'

And king Solomon answereth and saith to his mother, 'And why art thou asking Abishag the Shunammite for Adonijah? also ask for him the kingdom -- for he is mine elder brother -- even for him, and for Abiathar the priest, and for Joab son of Zeruiah.'