1 Kings 1:16

Nathan and Bathsheba before David · 1 Kings 1:11–27
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Translations

Modern
And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?”
Traditional
And Bath–sheba bowed, and did obeisance unto the king. And the king said, What wouldest thou?
Literal
And Bathsheba bowed bowed herself low to the king. And the king said, “What is for you?”
Latin
Inclinavit se Bethsabee, et adoravit regem. Ad quam rex: Quid tibi, inquit, vis?

Original

Hebrew
English
And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?”

Notes

The book of 1 Kings begins with the Lord's promise to David (see 2 Samuel 7:11–16). Solomon was the rightful and God-chosen heir to what God gave his father David. The problems during Solomon's rise to power suggested there would be more troubles later in his reign and between Israel and Judah in the future(1 Kings 1:1–2:46; 11:12–43).

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba David Solomon Zadok Prophets in 1 Kings

People

Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon

Glossary

Adonijah Banquet Bathsheba Kings, Books of First and Second Nathan Offerings and Sacrifices Queen Solomon (Person)

Topics

Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Civil Service: Influence In Homage: Rendered to Kings Intercession for Solomon King: Ceremonial Recognition of Obeisance Petition: David Politics: Ministers in Nathan, the Prophet, Influences the Selection of David's Successor Politics: Women in Bath-Sheba, in Securing the Crown for Solomon Salutations by Bowing Solomon: Succeeds David to the Throne of Israel