Discovery Box1 Kings 1:23 
Context1:23 The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor. 1
1 Kings 1:28
ContextDavid Picks Solomon as His Successor
1:28 King David responded, 2 “Summon Bathsheba!” 3 She came and stood before the king. 4
1 Kings 1:32
Context1:32 King David said, “Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet, 5 and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,
1 tn Heb “ground.” Since this was indoors, “floor” is more appropriate than “ground.”
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 sn Summon…Nathan. Nathan must have left the room when Bathsheba reentered.
