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I will speak for you to the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So Bathsheba said, “Very well, I will speak for you to the king.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Bathsheba said, &#8220Very well; I will speak to the king for you.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Bathsheba replied, “Very well; I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Very well,&#8221 Bathsheba replied. &#8220I will speak to the king for you.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />"All right," she said. "I'll ask him." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />"Very well," Bathsheba answered. "I will talk to the king for you."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />"Very well," she answered. "I will speak to the king for you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />"Okay," Bathsheba replied. "I'll talk to the king for you." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Very well,? Bathsheba replied. ?I will speak to the king for you.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Bathsheba replied, "That's fine, I'll speak to the king on your behalf." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Bathsheba said, "Alright. I will speak for you to the king."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And Bath-sheba said, Well; I will speak for thee to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Bathsheba said, “All right. I will speak for you to the king.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And Bathsheba says, “Good; I speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And Bath-Sheba saith, 'Good; I do speak for thee unto the king.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And Bathsheba will say, Well I will speak for thee to the king.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And Bethsabee said: Well, I will speak for thee to the king. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And Bathsheba said: “It is well. I will speak to the king on your behalf.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Bathsheba replied, “Very well, I will speak to the king for you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Bathsheba said, “Very well; I will speak to the king on your behalf.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And Bath-sheba said, Very well; I will speak for you to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And Bathsheba said: “I shall speak well for you to the King.”<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And Bath-sheba said: 'Well; I will speak for thee unto the king.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And Bersabee said, Well; I will speak for thee to the king.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-18.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=763" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">The Execution of Adonijah</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">17</span>Adonijah replied, “Please speak to King Solomon, since he will not turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife.” <span class="reftext">18</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/2896.htm" title="2896: ṭō·wḇ (Adj-ms) -- Pleasant, agreeable, good.">“Very well,”</a> <a href="/hebrew/1339.htm" title="1339: še·ḇa‘ (N-proper-fs) -- From bath and sheba'; daughter of an oath; Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon.">Bathsheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: wat·tō·mer (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">replied.</a> <a href="/hebrew/1339.htm" title="1339: baṯ- (Prep) -- From bath and sheba'; daughter of an oath; Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon."></a> <a href="/hebrew/595.htm" title="595: ’ā·nō·ḵî (Pro-1cs) -- I. Sometimes; a primitive pro. I.">“I</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: ’ă·ḏab·bêr (V-Piel-Imperf-1cs) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">will speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">the king</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·le·ḵā (Prep:: 2ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for you.”</a> </span><span class="reftext">19</span>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.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-11.htm">1 Kings 1:11-13</a></span><br />Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, “Have you not heard that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king, and our lord David does not know it? / Now please, come and let me advise you. Save your own life and the life of your son Solomon. / Go at once to King David and say, ‘My lord the king, did you not swear to your maidservant, “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne”? Why then has Adonijah become king?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">1 Kings 1:16-17</a></span><br />And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?” / “My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-24.htm">1 Kings 1:24-25</a></span><br />“My lord the king,” said Nathan, “did you say, ‘Adonijah will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne’? / For today he has gone down and sacrificed an abundance of oxen, fattened calves, and sheep, and has invited all the sons of the king, the commanders of the army, and Abiathar the priest. And behold, they are eating and drinking before him, saying, ‘Long live King Adonijah!’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-28.htm">1 Kings 1:28-30</a></span><br />Then King David said, “Call in Bathsheba for me.” So she came into the king’s presence and stood before him. / And the king swore an oath, saying, “As surely as the LORD lives, who has redeemed my life from all distress, / I will carry out this very day exactly what I swore to you by the LORD, the God of Israel: Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne in my place.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/1-50.htm">1 Kings 1:50-53</a></span><br />But Adonijah, in fear of Solomon, got up and went to take hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to Solomon: “Behold, Adonijah fears King Solomon, and he has taken hold of the horns of the altar, saying, ‘Let King Solomon first swear to me not to put his servant to the sword.’” / And Solomon replied, “If he is a man of character, not a single hair of his will fall to the ground. But if evil is found in him, he will die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-6.htm">1 Kings 3:6-9</a></span><br />Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. / And now, O LORD my God, You have made Your servant king in my father David’s place. But I am only a little child, not knowing how to go out or come in. / Your servant is here among the people You have chosen, a people too numerous to count or number. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-11.htm">1 Kings 3:11-14</a></span><br />So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. / Moreover, I will give you what you did not request—both riches and honor—so that during all your days no man in any kingdom will be your equal. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-1.htm">2 Samuel 15:1-6</a></span><br />Some time later, Absalom provided for himself a chariot with horses and fifty men to run ahead of him. / He would get up early and stand beside the road leading to the city gate. Whenever anyone had a grievance to bring before the king for a decision, Absalom would call out and ask, “What city are you from?” And if he replied, “Your servant is from one of the tribes of Israel,” / Absalom would say, “Look, your claims are good and right, but the king has no deputy to hear you.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/15-13.htm">2 Samuel 15:13-14</a></span><br />Then a messenger came to David and reported, “The hearts of the men of Israel are with Absalom.” / And David said to all the servants with him in Jerusalem, “Arise and let us flee, or we will not escape from Absalom! We must leave quickly, or he will soon overtake us, heap disaster on us, and put the city to the sword.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/16-20.htm">2 Samuel 16:20-23</a></span><br />Then Absalom said to Ahithophel, “Give me counsel. What should we do?” / Ahithophel replied, “Sleep with your father’s concubines, whom he has left to take care of the palace. When all Israel hears that you have become a stench to your father, then the hands of all who are with you will be strengthened.” / So they pitched a tent for Absalom on the roof, and he slept with his father’s concubines in the sight of all Israel. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/17-1.htm">2 Samuel 17:1-4</a></span><br />Furthermore, Ahithophel said to Absalom, “Let me choose twelve thousand men and set out tonight in pursuit of David. / I will attack him while he is weak and weary; I will throw him into a panic, and all the people with him will flee; I will strike down only the king / and bring all the people back to you as a bride returning to her husband. You seek the life of only one man; then all the people will be at peace.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/19-11.htm">2 Samuel 19:11-15</a></span><br />Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_samuel/20-1.htm">2 Samuel 20:1-2</a></span><br />Now a worthless man named Sheba son of Bichri, a Benjamite, happened to be there, and he blew the ram’s horn and shouted: “We have no share in David, no inheritance in Jesse’s son. Every man to his tent, O Israel!” / So all the men of Israel deserted David to follow Sheba son of Bichri. But the men of Judah stayed by their king all the way from the Jordan to Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/22-6.htm">1 Chronicles 22:6-10</a></span><br />Then David called for his son Solomon and instructed him to build a house for the LORD, the God of Israel. / “My son,” said David to Solomon, “it was in my heart to build a house for the Name of the LORD my God, / but this word of the LORD came to me: ‘You have shed much blood and waged great wars. You are not to build a house for My Name because you have shed so much blood on the ground before Me. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_chronicles/28-5.htm">1 Chronicles 28:5-7</a></span><br />And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. / And He said to me, ‘Solomon your son is the one who will build My house and My courts, for I have chosen him as My son, and I will be his Father. / I will establish his kingdom forever, if he resolutely carries out My commandments and ordinances, as is being done this day.’</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And Bathsheba said, Well; I will speak for you to the king.</p><p class="hdg">Well</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/14-15.htm">Proverbs 14:15</a></b></br> The simple believeth every word: but the prudent <i>man</i> looketh well to his going.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Bathsheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Bath-Sheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Bathshe'ba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-17.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-17.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Bathsheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Bath-Sheba</a> <a href="/2_samuel/11-3.htm">Bathshe'ba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-38.htm">Good</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">Request</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">Speak</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a></span><br><span class="reftext">3. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a></span><br><span class="reftext">12. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a></span><br><span class="reftext">26. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a></span><br><span class="reftext">28. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a></span><br><span class="reftext">35. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a></span><br><span class="reftext">36. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/1_kings/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/1_kings/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Very well,” Bathsheba replied.</b><br>Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, plays a significant role in the transition of power from David to Solomon. Her response here indicates her willingness to intercede, showcasing her influence and position within the royal court. Bathsheba's presence in the narrative highlights the importance of maternal figures in biblical history, as seen with other influential women like Sarah and Hannah. Her reply also reflects a diplomatic approach, which was crucial in the political landscape of ancient Israel.<p><b>“I will speak to the king for you.”</b><br>Bathsheba's promise to speak to King Solomon on behalf of Adonijah demonstrates her role as an intermediary. This reflects the cultural practice of using trusted individuals to convey requests to those in authority, a common practice in ancient Near Eastern courts. Bathsheba's willingness to approach Solomon suggests her confidence in her relationship with her son and her understanding of courtly procedures. This moment also foreshadows the eventual downfall of Adonijah, as his request, though seemingly innocent, is politically charged. The narrative underscores the theme of divine sovereignty and the fulfillment of God's promises, as Solomon's reign was ordained by God through David. Bathsheba's intercession can be seen as a type of Christ's mediatory role, as she stands between the petitioner and the king, much like Christ intercedes for believers before God.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/b/bathsheba.htm">Bathsheba</a></b><br>The mother of King Solomon and widow of King David. She plays a significant role in the royal court and is approached by Adonijah to intercede on his behalf.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a></b><br>The son of King David who previously attempted to claim the throne before Solomon was anointed king. In this passage, he seeks Bathsheba's help to make a request to King Solomon.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a></b><br>The son of David and Bathsheba, who is now the reigning king of Israel. Known for his wisdom, Solomon's reign is marked by peace and prosperity.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_royal_court.htm">The Royal Court</a></b><br>The setting of this event, where political and familial dynamics play out. It is a place of power, influence, and decision-making.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_request.htm">The Request</a></b><br>Adonijah's request, which Bathsheba agrees to present to Solomon, is a pivotal moment that reveals the underlying tensions and power struggles within the royal family.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_intercession.htm">The Power of Intercession</a></b><br>Bathsheba's willingness to speak to the king on behalf of Adonijah highlights the importance of intercession. In our lives, we are called to intercede for others in prayer, bringing their needs before God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_relationships.htm">Wisdom in Relationships</a></b><br>Bathsheba's role demonstrates the need for wisdom and discernment in navigating complex relationships, especially within families and communities. We should seek God's guidance in our interactions with others.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/u/understanding_authority.htm">Understanding Authority</a></b><br>The dynamics between Bathsheba, Adonijah, and Solomon remind us of the importance of respecting authority and understanding the proper channels for making requests. As Christians, we are called to respect and pray for those in positions of leadership.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_ambition.htm">The Consequences of Ambition</a></b><br>Adonijah's actions serve as a cautionary tale about unchecked ambition and the potential consequences of seeking power for personal gain. We should examine our motives and ensure they align with God's will.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_women_in_god's_plan.htm">The Role of Women in God's Plan</a></b><br>Bathsheba's influence in the royal court underscores the significant role women play in God's plan. We should recognize and value the contributions of women in our faith communities.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/solomon's_life__key_events,_lessons.htm">What are the key events and lessons from Solomon's life?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_bible_say_on_solomon's_wisdom.htm">What does the Bible say about Solomon's wisdom?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_solomon's_life_teach_us.htm">What lessons does Solomon's life teach us?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/2_chr_6_18__can_a_building_house_god.htm">2 Chronicles 6:18: If the heavens cannot contain God, how can a physical building house His presence, and does this contradict other scriptures affirming God's omnipresence?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 18.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And Bathsheba said, Well</span> [there is no reason why the strict rendering "good," should not be preserved here. The A.V. follows the LXX. <span class="greek">καλῶς</span>. Similarly Luther, <span class="accented">wohl</span>; but Bahr, <span class="accented">gut</span>]<span class="accented">,<span class="cmt_word"></span> I will speak for thee</span> [LXX. <span class="greek">περὶ σοῦ</span>] <span class="cmt_word">unto the king.</span> <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">“Very well,”</span><br /><span class="heb">ט֑וֹב</span> <span class="translit">(ṭō·wḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2896.htm">Strong's 2896: </a> </span><span class="str2">Pleasant, agreeable, good</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Bathsheba</span><br /><span class="heb">שֶׁ֖בַע</span> <span class="translit">(še·ḇa‘)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1339.htm">Strong's 1339: </a> </span><span class="str2">Bathsheba -- perhaps 'daughter of oath', the mother of Solomon</span><br /><br /><span class="word">replied.</span><br /><span class="heb">וַתֹּ֥אמֶר</span> <span class="translit">(wat·tō·mer)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> </span><span class="str2">To utter, say</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“I</span><br /><span class="heb">אָנֹכִ֕י</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·nō·ḵî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_595.htm">Strong's 595: </a> </span><span class="str2">I</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will speak</span><br /><span class="heb">אֲדַבֵּ֥ר</span> <span class="translit">(’ă·ḏab·bêr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> </span><span class="str2">To arrange, to speak, to subdue</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the king</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃</span> <span class="translit">(ham·me·leḵ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> </span><span class="str2">A king</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for you.”</span><br /><span class="heb">עָלֶ֖יךָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·le·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-18.htm">1 Kings 2:18 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:18 Bathsheba said Well (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-17.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:17"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:17" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:19"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:19" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>