17. I can rest easy now that you have given your decision. You know the difference between right and wrong just like an angel of God, and I pray that the Lord your God will be with you.
18. Then David said to the woman, “Now I'm going to ask you a question, and don't try to hide the truth!”The woman replied, “Please go ahead, Your Majesty.”
19. David asked, “Did Joab put you up to this?”The woman answered, “Your Majesty, I swear by your life that no one can hide the truth from you. Yes, Joab did tell me what to say,