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1 Kings 1:22

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Berean Standard Bible

And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

American Standard Version (1901)

And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Bible in Basic English

And while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Free Bible Version

Right then, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

Geneva Bible 1599

And lo, while she yet talked with the King, Nathan also the Prophet came in.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Translation for Translators

While she was still talking to the king, Nathan came to the palace.

Unlocked Literal Bible

While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Noah Webster Bible

And lo, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

World English Bible

Behold, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Young's Literal Translation

And lo, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet hath come in;

Context

Nathan and Bathsheba before David

²¹Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.”²²And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.²³So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.

Summary

In this verse, Adonijah, the son of King David, is seeking to secure the throne for himself without his father's knowledge. He is making a move to establish his reign by gaining support from influential figures like Joab and Abiathar the priest. Adonijah's actions reveal his ambition and disregard for the proper succession plan that would see Solomon, David's chosen heir, take the throne. This sets the stage for a political struggle within the royal family, foreshadowing the conflict that will unfold as Solomon eventually becomes king.

Commentary

John Gill

John Gill Bible Commentary

And, lo, while she yet talked with the king,.... Just as she was concluding her speech to him: Nathan the prophet also came in; as he promised he would; perhaps was at the chamber door all the while Bathsheba was speaking, and when he perceived she was just finishing, he entered in without ceremony, as he had used to do, being the king's seer and counsellor, and a prophet, who had admittance to the king at any time.

1 Kings 1:22

Nathan and Bathsheba before David

²¹Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.”²²And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.²³So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.

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Berean Standard Bible

And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

American Standard Version (1901)

And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Bible in Basic English

And while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Free Bible Version

Right then, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

Geneva Bible 1599

And lo, while she yet talked with the King, Nathan also the Prophet came in.

King James (Authorized) Version

¶ And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Translation for Translators

While she was still talking to the king, Nathan came to the palace.

Unlocked Literal Bible

While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Noah Webster Bible

And lo, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

World English Bible

Behold, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Young's Literal Translation

And lo, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet hath come in;