New International VersionWhile she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
New Living TranslationWhile she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
English Standard VersionWhile she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Berean Standard BibleAnd just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
King James BibleAnd, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
New King James VersionAnd just then, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
New American Standard BibleAnd behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
NASB 1995Behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
NASB 1977And behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Legacy Standard BibleBehold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Amplified BibleWhile she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Christian Standard BibleAt that moment, while she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived,
Holman Christian Standard BibleAt that moment, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived,
American Standard VersionAnd, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Contemporary English VersionJust then, Nathan the prophet arrived.
English Revised VersionAnd, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationWhile she was still talking to the king, the prophet Nathan arrived.
Good News TranslationShe was still speaking, when Nathan arrived at the palace.
International Standard VersionWhile she was still talking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
NET BibleJust then, while she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
New Heart English BibleAnd look, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd lo, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleAnd just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.
World English BibleBehold, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd behold, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet has come in;
Young's Literal Translation And lo, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet hath come in;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd behold her yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet came in. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came.
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan, the prophet, arrived.
New American BibleWhile she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
New Revised Standard VersionWhile she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan came in. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd, while she was still speaking there before the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedAnd while she was speaking, also Nathan the Prophet came before the King. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationAnd behold, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came. And it was reported to the king,
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
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 stillspeakingwiththe king,Nathanthe prophetarrived.23So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.…
Cross References 2 Samuel 15:27-28The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan. / See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”
2 Samuel 17:15-16So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’”
2 Samuel 15:34-36But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ / Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace. / Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”
2 Samuel 19:11-14Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...
1 Kings 2:15-22“You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. / So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. / Adonijah replied, “Please speak to King Solomon, since he will not turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife.” ...
1 Kings 2:28-30When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”
1 Kings 2:35And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.
1 Chronicles 22:9-10But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’
1 Chronicles 29:22-25That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. ...
Psalm 89:20-29I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ...
Matthew 1:6and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,
Matthew 21:9The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Matthew 22:42-45“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...
Mark 11:9-10The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
Luke 1:32-33He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”
Treasury of Scripture And, see, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in. Genesis 24:15 And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder. Job 1:16-18 While hewas yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee… Daniel 9:20 And whiles Iwas speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God; Jump to Previous ArrivedNathanProphetSpeakingTalkedTalkingJump to Next ArrivedNathanProphetSpeakingTalkedTalking1 Kings 1 1.Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5.Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom11.By the council of Nathan15.Bathsheba moves the king22.And Nathan seconds her28.David renews his oath to Bathsheba32.Solomon, by David's appointment,38.being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph41.Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly50.Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by SolomonAnd just thenThis phrase indicates a precise moment in time, suggesting urgency and divine timing. The events in 1 Kings 1 occur during a critical transition period in Israel's monarchy. The phrase underscores the providential nature of the unfolding events, as God orchestrates the circumstances to ensure His chosen king, Solomon, ascends to the throne. while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king
Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, is advocating for her son's right to the throne. Her presence before King David highlights her influential role in the royal court. This moment reflects the cultural practice of a queen mother having significant sway in political matters. Bathsheba's advocacy is crucial, as it aligns with God's promise to David regarding Solomon's kingship (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). Nathan the prophet arrived
Nathan is a key prophetic figure in David's reign, known for his role in confronting David about his sin with Bathsheba (2 Samuel 12). His arrival at this moment is significant, as prophets were seen as God's mouthpieces, providing divine guidance and correction. Nathan's involvement underscores the legitimacy of Solomon's claim to the throne, as he acts in accordance with God's will. This event also prefigures the role of prophets in affirming God's chosen leaders, a theme seen throughout the Old Testament. Persons / Places / Events 1. BathshebaThe mother of Solomon, who was speaking to King David to ensure her son Solomon's succession to the throne, as David had promised. 2. King DavidThe aging king of Israel, who had promised Bathsheba that her son Solomon would succeed him as king. 3. Nathan the ProphetA trusted prophet and advisor to King David, who played a crucial role in ensuring Solomon's succession to the throne. 4. JerusalemThe capital city of Israel, where these events took place, and the center of political and religious life in the kingdom. 5. AdonijahDavid's son, who was attempting to usurp the throne by declaring himself king without David's approval. Teaching Points The Importance of Godly CounselNathan's timely arrival underscores the value of having wise and godly advisors who can provide guidance and support in critical moments. Faithfulness to God's PromisesBathsheba's appeal to David and Nathan's involvement highlight the importance of holding onto God's promises and working towards their fulfillment. The Role of ProphetsNathan's role as a prophet demonstrates the importance of prophetic voices in guiding and correcting leaders according to God's will. Courage in AdvocacyBathsheba's boldness in approaching the king serves as an example of courage and advocacy for what is right, even in the face of potential opposition. Divine TimingNathan's arrival "while she was still speaking" illustrates God's perfect timing in orchestrating events for His purposes. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1
Comparing 2 Chronicles 18 with 1 Kings 22, how can both accounts be inerrant if they present varying details about the same event?
In 1 Kings 22:20-22, does the idea of divine intervention through deceit conflict with other biblical teachings on truth?
In 1 Kings 22:19-23, how can a just and holy God send a 'lying spirit' to deceive Ahab's prophets?
In 1 Kings 22:43, why does the text imply Jehoshaphat removed high places when 2 Chronicles 20:33 suggests otherwise?Verse 22. - And lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in. [Hebrews cam, i.e., to the palace. " Camein" almost implies that he entered the room, which he did not till summoned (ver. 23). Observe, Nathan's words convey no suggestio falsi. He does not deny a previous interview with Bathsheba, nor does he confess it. If there is an appearance of artifice, there was no intention to deceive. And the artifice, such as it was, was not only harmless, but for the public good. Verse 22. - And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet [we are scarcely justified in seeing in this "solemn announcement of his approach" an "indication of the consideration in which he was held" (Stanley). It is difficult to see how otherwise he could be announced. It is clear that he was constantly spoken of as "the prophet" (vers. 10, 22, 34, 38, etc. Cf. 2 Samuel 7:2; 2 Samuel 12:25]. And when he was come in before [Hebrews and he came before - three words instead of six] the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground [see on vers. 16, 20; and cf. ver. 31, where we have a similar expression. "In the Assyrian sculptures, ambassadors are represented with their faces actually touching the earth before the feet of the monarch" (Rawlinson). This profound reverence on the part of Nathan is the more remarkable, when we remember how he had once denounced David to his face ( 1 Samuel 12:7)].
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew And just then,וְהִנֵּ֛ה(wə·hin·nêh)Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009:Lo! behold!while [Bathsheba] was stillעוֹדֶ֥נָּה(‘ō·w·ḏen·nāh)Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, morespeakingמְדַבֶּ֖רֶת(mə·ḏab·be·reṯ)Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 1696:To arrange, to speak, to subduewithעִם־(‘im-)Preposition
Strong's 5973:With, equally withthe king,הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ(ham·me·leḵ)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428:A kingNathanוְנָתָ֥ן(wə·nā·ṯān)Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416:Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelitesthe prophetהַנָּבִ֖יא(han·nā·ḇî)Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030:A spokesman, speaker, prophetarrived.בָּֽא׃(bā)Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go
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