1 Kings 2:19

Translations

Modern

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.

Traditional

Bath–sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king’s mother; and she sat on his right hand.

Literal

And Bathsheba came in to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and he bowed low to her and sat down on his throne, and he set a throne for the mother of the king. And she sat at his right hand.

Latin

Venit ergo Bethsabee ad regem Salomonem ut loqueretur ei pro Adonia: et surrexit rex in occursum ejus, adoravitque eam, et sedit super thronum suum: positusque est thronus matri regis, quæ sedit ad dexteram ejus.

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English

So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand.

Notes

1 Kings 2:19–21

Solomon realized Adonijah's true intentions with his small request. Adonijah wanted to marry Abishag to strengthen his claim to the throne, regardless of her status in David's harem.

Theme notes and profiles

Abiathar Bathsheba Solomon

Events

Reign of Solomon

Related verses

Psalm 45:9
The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir.
Leviticus 19:32
You are to rise in the presence of the elderly, honor the aged, and fear your God. I am the LORD.
Leviticus 19:3
Each of you must respect his mother and father, and you must keep My Sabbaths. I am the LORD your God.
Psalm 110:1
A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.”
1 Kings 15:13
He also removed his grandmother Maacah from her position as queen mother because she had made a detestable Asherah pole. Asa chopped down the pole and burned it in the Kidron Valley.
Exodus 20:12
Honor your father and mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
Matthew 25:33
He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

People

Adonijah: Son of David who attempted to seize the throne Bathsheba: Wife of Uriah, later married David and bore Solomon Solomon: Son of David, king of Israel, known for his wisdom

Glossary

Abishag Adonijah Amasa Exaltation of Christ Ithra Jether Kings, Books of First and Second Queen Samuel, Books of First and Second Shimei Shulammite Shunem Solomon (Person)

Topics

Abishag: Wife of David Adonijah: Son of David and Haggith: Executed by Solomon Altars: Afforded No Protection to Murderers Bath-Sheba (Bathsheba): Solomon's Mother Children: Solomon Intercession for Adonijah Kings: Right Hand of, the Place of Honor Shunammite: A Person from the City of Shunem: Desired by Adonijah As Wife The Hands: The Right Hand: Place of Honor Throne of Solomon

1 Kings 2:19

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