Translations
Modern
“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.”
Traditional
And Bath–sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.
Literal
And Bathsheba said, “Good; I will speak for you to the king.”
Latin
Et ait Bethsabee: Bene: ego loquar pro te regi.
Original
Hebrew
English
“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.”
Notes
Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife: Having the king’s concubine showed royal authority. When David became king, he received Saul’s wives (2 Samuel 12:7–8). The rebellious Absalom took David’s concubines (2 Samuel 16:20–22).
Events
People
Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon
Glossary
Abishag Adonijah Amasa Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Shulammite Shunem Solomon (Person)
Topics
Abishag: Wife of David Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith: Executed by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Influence: Political Intercession for Adonijah Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife