1 Kings 1:16

1:16 Bathsheba bowed down on the floor before 1  the king. The king said, “What do you want?”

1 Kings 1:28

David Picks Solomon as His Successor

1:28 King David responded, 2  “Summon Bathsheba!” 3  She came and stood before the king. 4 

1 Kings 2:18

2:18 Bathsheba replied, “That’s fine, 5  I’ll speak to the king on your behalf.”

1 tn Heb “bowed low and bowed down to.”

2 tn Heb “answered and said.”

3 sn Summon Bathsheba. Bathsheba must have left the room when Nathan arrived (see 1:22).

4 tn Heb “she came before the king and stood before the king.”

5 tn Heb “[It is] good!”