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He had a throne brought for the king&#8217s mother, and she sat down at his right hand. <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah’s behalf. The king rose from his throne to meet her, and he bowed down before her. When he sat down on his throne again, the king ordered that a throne be brought for his mother, and she sat at his right hand. <a href="/esv/1_kings/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her. Then he sat on his throne and had a seat brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2.htm">King James Bible</a> Bathsheba 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. <a href="/nkjv/1_kings/2.htm">New King James Version</a> Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed down to her, and sat down on his throne and had a throne set for the king’s mother; so she sat at his right hand. <a href="/nasb_/1_kings/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king stood to meet her, bowed to her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set up for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king&#8217s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/nasb77/1_kings/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/lsb/1_kings/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/amp/1_kings/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat down on his throne; then he had a throne set for her, the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. <a href="/csb/1_kings/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, sat down on his throne, and had a throne placed for the king’s mother. So she sat down at his right hand. <a href="/hcsb/1_kings/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, sat down on his throne, and had a throne placed for the king&#8217s mother. So she sat down at his right hand. <a href="/asv/1_kings/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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 throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/cev/1_kings/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> When Bathsheba went to see Solomon, he stood up to meet her, then bowed low. He sat back down and had another throne brought in, so his mother could sit at his right side. <a href="/erv/1_kings/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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 throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/gwt/1_kings/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him on Adonijah's behalf. The king got up to meet her and bowed down in front of her. Then he sat on his throne. He had a throne brought for his mother, and she sat at his right side. <a href="/gnt/1_kings/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> So Bathsheba went to the king to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king stood up to greet his mother and bowed to her. Then he sat on his throne and had another one brought in on which she sat at his right. <a href="/isv/1_kings/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> So Bathsheba went to talk to King Solomon for Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. He ordered a throne be set in place for his mother. She sat on a throne to his right <a href="/msb/1_kings/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/1_kings/2.htm">NET Bible</a> So Bathsheba visited King Solomon to speak to him on Adonijah's behalf. The king got up to greet her, bowed to her, and then sat on his throne. He ordered a throne to be brought for the king's mother, and she sat at his right hand. <a href="/nheb/1_kings/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/wbt/1_kings/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Bath-sheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to 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. <a href="/web/1_kings/2.htm">World English Bible</a> Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne and caused a throne to be set for the king’s mother; and she sat on his right hand. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/1_kings/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Bathsheba comes to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king rises to meet her, and bows himself to her, and sits on his throne, and places a throne for the mother of the king, and she sits at his right hand. <a href="/ylt/1_kings/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto king Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king riseth to meet her, and boweth himself to her, and sitteth on his throne, and placeth a throne for the mother of the king, and she sitteth at his right hand. <a href="/slt/1_kings/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Bathsheba will go to king Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king will rise up to her meeting, and worship to her, and he sat upon his throne, and a throne will be set for the king's mother; and she will sit at his right hand.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/1_kings/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Then Bethsabee came to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonias: and the king arose to meet her, and bowed to her, and sat down upon his throne: and a throne was set for the king's mother, and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/cpdv/1_kings/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Then Bathsheba went to king Solomon, so that she might speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and he reverenced her, and he sat down upon his throne. And a throne was stationed for the mother of the king, and she sat at his right hand. <a href="/nabre/1_kings/2.htm">New American Bible</a> Then Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king stood up to meet her and paid her homage. Then he sat down upon his throne, and a throne was provided for the king’s mother, who sat at his right. <a href="/nrsvce/1_kings/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a throne brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/1_kings/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Bath-sheba therefore went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed himself to her and then sat on his throne, and they brought a chair for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/hpbt/1_kings/2.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> And Bathsheba went into King Solomon to speak to him for Aduniah, and the King stood to meet her, and he bowed to her and sat down on his throne, and they set a throne for the mother of the King, and she sat at his right.<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/1_kings/2.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed down unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/sep/1_kings/2.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> And Bersabee went in to king Solomon to speak to him concerning Adonias; and the king rose up to meet her, and kissed her, and sat on the throne, and a throne was set for the mother of the king, and she sat on his right hand. <a href="/parallel/1_kings/2-19.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xx9A0AxPaoQ?start=769" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/1_kings/2.htm">The Execution of Adonijah</a> …18“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.” 19<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.">So Bathsheba</a> <a href="/hebrew/935.htm" title="935: wat·tā·ḇō (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- To come in, come, go in, go. A primitive root; to go or come.">went</a> <a href="/hebrew/1339.htm" title="1339: ḇaṯ- (Prep) -- From bath and sheba'; daughter of an oath; Bath-Sheba, the mother of Solomon."></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.">King</a> <a href="/hebrew/8010.htm" title="8010: šə·lō·mōh (N-proper-ms) -- David's son and successor to his throne. From shalowm; peaceful; Shelomah, David's successor.">Solomon</a> <a href="/hebrew/1696.htm" title="1696: lə·ḏab·ber- (Prep-l:: V-Piel-Inf) -- To speak. A primitive root; perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively, to speak; rarely to subdue.">to speak</a> <a href="/hebrew/lōw (Prep:: 3ms) -- ">to him</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">for</a> <a href="/hebrew/138.htm" title="138: ’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū (N-proper-ms) -- Original dadoniyahuw; from 'adown and Yahh; lord of Jah; Adonijah, the name of three Israelites.">Adonijah.</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/6965.htm" title="6965: way·yā·qām (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To arise, stand up, stand. A primitive root; to rise.">stood up</a> <a href="/hebrew/7122.htm" title="7122: liq·rā·ṯāh (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf:: 3fs) -- To encounter, befall. A primitive root: to encounter, whether accidentally or in a hostile manner.">to greet her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7812.htm" title="7812: way·yiš·ta·ḥū (Conj-w:: V-Hitpael-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To bow down. A primitive root; to depress, i.e. Prostrate.">bowed</a> <a href="/hebrew/lāh (Prep:: 3fs) -- ">to her,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: way·yê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">and sat down</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·’ōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">his throne.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3678.htm" title="3678: kis·sê (N-ms) -- Seat of honor, throne. Or kicceh; from kacah; properly, covered, i.e. A throne.">Then the king had a throne</a> <a href="/hebrew/7760.htm" title="7760: way·yā·śem (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3ms) -- To put, place, set. Or siym; a primitive root; to put.">brought</a> <a href="/hebrew/4428.htm" title="4428: ham·me·leḵ (Art:: N-ms) -- King. From malak; a king.">for his</a> <a href="/hebrew/517.htm" title="517: lə·’êm (Prep-l:: N-fsc) -- A mother. A primitive word; a mother; in a wide sense (like 'ab).">mother,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: wat·tê·šeḇ (Conj-w:: V-Qal-ConsecImperf-3fs) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">who sat down</a> <a href="/hebrew/3225.htm" title="3225: lî·mî·nōw (Prep-l:: N-fsc:: 3ms) -- Right hand. From yaman; the right hand or side of a person or other object; locally, the south.">at his right hand.</a> 20“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/esther/5-2.htm">Esther 5:2</a> As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. <a href="/proverbs/31-23.htm">Proverbs 31:23</a> Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. <a href="/matthew/20-20.htm">Matthew 20:20-21</a> Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. / “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” <a href="/john/2-3.htm">John 2:3-5</a> When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” / “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” / His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” <a href="/ephesians/6-2.htm">Ephesians 6:2</a> “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), <a href="/genesis/41-40.htm">Genesis 41:40</a> You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” <a href="/1_samuel/2-19.htm">1 Samuel 2:19</a> Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. <a href="/2_samuel/14-4.htm">2 Samuel 14:4-11</a> When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!” / “What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead. / And your maidservant had two sons who were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him. ... <a href="/1_kings/1-16.htm">1 Kings 1:16</a> And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?” <a href="/1_kings/3-10.htm">1 Kings 3:10-12</a> Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / 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. <a href="/2_kings/4-13.htm">2 Kings 4:13</a> and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. <a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Psalm 45:9</a> The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. <a href="/proverbs/1-8.htm">Proverbs 1:8</a> Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. <a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23</a> Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” <a href="/jeremiah/13-18.htm">Jeremiah 13:18</a> Say to the king and to the queen mother: “Take a lowly seat, for your glorious crowns have fallen from your heads.”</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to 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.rose up<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a> Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee.<a href="/leviticus/19-3.htm">Leviticus 19:3,32</a> Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God… she sat<a href="/psalms/45-9.htm">Psalm 45:9</a> Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir.<a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.<a href="/matthew/25-33.htm">Matthew 25:33</a> And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm">Bathsheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm">Bath-Sheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-53.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-44.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-47.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/2_samuel/24-22.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/1-49.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-17.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_kings/2-21.htm">Adonijah</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">Bathsheba</a> <a href="/1_chronicles/3-5.htm">Bath-Sheba</a> <a href="/1_kings/9-6.htm">Bowed</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-7.htm">Caused</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-25.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/1_kings/4-5.htm">King's</a> <a href="/1_kings/18-7.htm">Meet</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm">Mother</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">Right</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-21.htm">Rose</a> <a href="/1_kings/13-20.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-22.htm">Solomon</a> <a href="/1_kings/3-22.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-24.htm">Throne</a><div class="vheading2">1 Kings 2</div>1. <a href="/1_kings/2-1.htm">David, having given a charge to Solomon</a> 3. <a href="/1_kings/2-3.htm">of Reverence</a> 5. <a href="/1_kings/2-5.htm">of Joab</a> 7. <a href="/1_kings/2-7.htm">of Barzillai</a> 8. <a href="/1_kings/2-8.htm">of Shimei</a> 10. <a href="/1_kings/2-10.htm">Solomon succeeds</a> 12. <a href="/1_kings/2-12.htm">Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag,</a> 13. <a href="/1_kings/2-13.htm">is put to death</a> 26. <a href="/1_kings/2-26.htm">Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood</a> 28. <a href="/1_kings/2-28.htm">Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain</a> 35. <a href="/1_kings/2-35.htm">Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's</a> 36. <a href="/1_kings/2-36.htm">Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death.</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <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> </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>So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, plays a significant role in the transition of power from David to Solomon. Her approach to Solomon on behalf of Adonijah, who had previously attempted to claim the throne, highlights the complex family dynamics and political intrigue of the time. Bathsheba's involvement underscores her influence and the respect she commanded as the queen mother. This event occurs in the context of Solomon's early reign, where he is consolidating his power and dealing with potential threats to his kingship. The request she carries for Adonijah is politically sensitive, given Adonijah's previous actions.The king stood up to greet her, Solomon's act of standing to greet Bathsheba is a gesture of respect and honor, reflecting the high status of the queen mother in the royal court. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the queen mother often held a position of considerable influence and authority. Solomon's respect for Bathsheba is consistent with the biblical commandment to honor one's parents (<a href="/exodus/20-12.htm">Exodus 20:12</a>), and it also demonstrates the importance of family loyalty and respect within the Davidic dynasty.bowed to her, Bowing to Bathsheba further emphasizes Solomon's respect and reverence for his mother. This act of humility by a king towards his mother is significant, as it illustrates the cultural and familial values of the time. It also sets a precedent for the treatment of the queen mother in the kingdom, highlighting her esteemed position. This gesture can be seen as a reflection of the wisdom and humility that Solomon is known for, as he acknowledges the role and influence of his mother in his life and reign.and sat down on his throne. Solomon sitting on his throne signifies his authority and the formal setting of the royal court. The throne is a symbol of his kingship and the divine mandate he holds as the ruler of Israel. This moment underscores the legitimacy of Solomon's reign, which was established by divine promise and the support of key figures like Nathan the prophet and Bathsheba. The throne also represents the continuity of David's dynasty, as Solomon fulfills the covenantal promise made to David regarding his descendants.Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, Providing a throne for Bathsheba signifies her elevated status as the queen mother. In the ancient Near East, the queen mother often held a position of power and influence, sometimes acting as an advisor to the king. This act by Solomon not only honors Bathsheba but also publicly acknowledges her role and authority within the kingdom. It reflects the biblical principle of honoring one's parents and the special place of the mother in the family hierarchy.who sat down at his right hand. Sitting at the king's right hand is a position of honor and authority, often reserved for the most trusted and esteemed individuals. In biblical symbolism, the right hand is associated with power and favor (<a href="/psalms/110.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>). Bathsheba's placement at Solomon's right hand indicates her significant influence and the trust Solomon places in her. This position can also be seen as a type of the future messianic kingdom, where Jesus Christ, the Son of David, is seated at the right hand of God, signifying His authority and divine favor (<a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/b/bathsheba.htm">Bathsheba</a> The mother of King Solomon, Bathsheba plays a significant role in the royal court. Her approach to Solomon on behalf of Adonijah highlights her influence and the respect she commands. 2. <a href="/topical/k/king_solomon.htm">King Solomon</a> The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel. His actions in this verse demonstrate his respect and honor for his mother, as well as his wisdom in handling court matters. 3. <a href="/topical/a/adonijah.htm">Adonijah</a> Solomon's older brother who previously attempted to claim the throne. Bathsheba's intercession for him indicates ongoing political dynamics within the royal family. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_throne.htm">The Throne</a> Symbolizes authority and power. Solomon's act of providing a throne for Bathsheba signifies her esteemed position and the honor he bestows upon her. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_right_hand.htm">The Right Hand</a> A place of honor and authority. Bathsheba sitting at Solomon's right hand underscores her importance and the respect she receives in the kingdom.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/h/honor_and_respect_for_parents.htm">Honor and Respect for Parents</a> Solomon's actions remind us of the biblical mandate to honor our parents, recognizing their role and influence in our lives. <a href="/topical/w/wisdom_in_leadership.htm">Wisdom in Leadership</a> Solomon's respectful and wise handling of court matters serves as a model for godly leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility and respect. <a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_intercession.htm">The Role of Intercession</a> Bathsheba's intercession for Adonijah highlights the power and importance of interceding for others, especially within family dynamics. <a href="/topical/p/position_and_authority.htm">Position and Authority</a> The placement of Bathsheba at Solomon's right hand illustrates the significance of recognizing and honoring those who hold positions of influence in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_1_kings_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2</a> <a href="/q/what_does_hebrews_2_10_mean.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/how_many_wives_did_king_david_have.htm">How many wives did King David have?</a> <a href="/q/who_was_bathsheba_in_the_bible.htm">Who was Bathsheba in the Bible?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_david_urge_solomon_to_punish_joab_and_shimei.htm">In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/1_kings/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 19. - Bathsheba therefore [lit., And Bathsheba] went unto king [Heb. the king] Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, [the LXX. reads, "and kissed" her (καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτὴν). There is not necessarily a pregnant construction, as Keil insists: "rose up and went down to meet her." We get here a glimpse of the stateliness of Solomon's court] and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat [lit., throne, same word] to be set [most probably the servants of Solomon placed the seat for the queen mother, as the LXX. (ἐτέθη θρόνος) and most translators. The reception was clearly a public one, if the interview was private. But the original is simply, "and he set," etc., suggesting that Solomon may have done it, as a mark of respect, with his own hands. He "received his mother as גְַּבִירָה (<a href="/1_kings/15-13.htm">1 Kings 15:13</a>). Bahr] for the mother of the king, and she sat on his right hand. [The place of honour. Cf. <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a>; <a href="/matthew/20-21.htm">Matthew 20:21</a>; <a href="/matthew/25-33.htm">Matthew 25:33</a>; <a href="/acts/7-56.htm">Acts 7:56</a>; <a href="/romans/8-34.htm">Romans 8:34</a>; <a href="/hebrews/1-3.htm">Hebrews 1:3</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-1.htm">Hebrews 8:1</a>, etc. It was also the place of honour amongst Arabians (Keil), Greeks, and Romans, as the very names εὐώνυμος ( an euphemism for ἀριστερός - and sinistra, show. <a href="/commentaries/1_kings/2-19.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>So Bathsheba שֶׁ֙בַע֙ (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1339.htm">Strong's 1339: </a> Bathsheba -- perhaps 'daughter of oath', the mother of Solomon went וַתָּבֹ֤א (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_935.htm">Strong's 935: </a> To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8010.htm">Strong's 8010: </a> Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne to speak לְדַבֶּר־ (lə·ḏab·ber-) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1696.htm">Strong's 1696: </a> To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Adonijah. אֲדֹנִיָּ֑הוּ (’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_138.htm">Strong's 138: </a> Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites The king הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king stood up וַיָּקָם֩ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6965.htm">Strong's 6965: </a> To arise, stand up, stand to greet her, לִקְרָאתָ֜הּ (liq·rā·ṯāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7125.htm">Strong's 7125: </a> Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way bowed וַיִּשְׁתַּ֣חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7812.htm">Strong's 7812: </a> To depress, prostrate to her, לָ֗הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/.htm">Strong's Hebrew</a> and sat down וַיֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against his throne. כִּסְא֔וֹ (kis·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne Then [the king] had a throne כִּסֵּא֙ (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3678.htm">Strong's 3678: </a> Seat of honor, throne brought וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7760.htm">Strong's 7760: </a> Put -- to put, place, set for [his] הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4428.htm">Strong's 4428: </a> A king mother, לְאֵ֣ם (lə·’êm) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_517.htm">Strong's 517: </a> A mother, ) [who] sat down וַתֵּ֖שֶׁב (wat·tê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at his right hand. לִֽימִינֽוֹ׃ (lî·mî·nōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3225.htm">Strong's 3225: </a> The right hand, side, the south <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/1_kings/2-19.htm">1 Kings 2:19 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/1_kings/2-19.htm">OT History: 1 Kings 2:19 Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/1_kings/2-18.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="1 Kings 2:18"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:18" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/1_kings/2-20.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="1 Kings 2:20"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="1 Kings 2:20" /></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>