Read Full ChapterThe king was consumed with sorrow, but because of his oaths and his guests, he did not want to refuse her.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
The king was exceedingly sorry, but for the sake of his oaths, and of his dinner guests, he didn’t wish to refuse her.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G2532} the king{G935} was{G1096}{(G5637)} exceeding sorry{G4036}; yet for{G1223} his oath's sake{G3727}, and{G2532} for their sakes which{G3588} sat with him{G4873}{(G5740)}, he would{G2309}{(G5656)} not{G3756} reject{G114}{(G5658)} her{G846}.
Strong's King James
(26) The king was deeply grieved by his sworn vows and because of those reclining at the table he didn't want to reject her.
The F.O.G
[26] The king was devastated. But because of his public oaths and his dinner guests, his pride wouldn't let him refuse her.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
And the king—made very sorrowful—because of the oaths and of those reclining (at meat) with him, would not put her away,
Young's Literal Translation
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