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1 Kings 1:28

1 Kings 1:28
Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king's presence, and stood before the king.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Then King David answered and said,.... Observing that Nathan confirmed the account that Bathsheba had given, and that it must be a matter of fact that Adonijah had usurped the throne, gave orders to…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Call me Bath-sheba - She had gone out when Nathan came in, and he retired when she was re-admitted. Each had a separate audience, but to Nathan the king did not express any will.

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

1 Kings 1:11-31

We have here the effectual endeavours that were used by Nathan and Bathsheba to obtain from David a ratification of Solomon's succession, for the crushing of Adonijah's usurpation. 1. David himself…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

David causes Solomon to be proclaimed and anointed king (Not in Chronicles)

28. Call me Bath-sheba The queen had not been present during Nathan's interview, and no doubt both she and the prophet…