1 Kings 1
Nathan And Bathsheba Counsel With David
Nathan spoke to Bath-sheba … “let me … give thee counsel.” A revolt was defeated by this prophet, who, knowing the Lord’s will (2Sa 7:12; 1Ch 22:9), did so in accordance with his character and office. Up to this point the succession of the Hebrew …
Solomon is Confirmed King
When Nathan had entered the room, Bathsheba had evidently left the room as was customary in that oriental culture. David called for her to return and repeated the promise that Solomon, Bathsheba’s son, would succeed him as king and sit on the throne that God had promised to bl …