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1 Kings 1:22

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial
KJV ORIGINAL
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE

And look, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

This verse shows Nathan the prophet arriving at just the right moment while Bathsheba was speaking to King David.

📚 Historical Context

In the biblical narrative, King David was elderly and near death, which sparked a power struggle for the throne of Israel as his son Adonijah attempted to claim it for himself. Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, had gone to David to remind him of his promise to make Solomon king, and this verse describes the moment when Nathan the prophet entered the scene to support her appeal. This event highlights the political intrigue and divine guidance surrounding the royal succession in ancient Israel.

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