1 Kings 1:11

1:11 Nathan said to Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother, “Has it been reported to you ¹  that Haggith’s son Adonijah has become king behind our master David’s back? ² 

1 Kings 1:15

1:15 So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters. ³  (The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)

1 Kings 1:23

1:23 The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor. ⁴ 

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¹ tn Heb “Have you not heard?”

² tn Heb “and our master David does not know.”

³ tn Or “bedroom.”

⁴ tn Heb “ground.” Since this was indoors, “floor” is more appropriate than “ground.”