Wherefore Nathan spake unto Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, Hast thou not heard that Adonijah the son of Haggith doth reign, and David our lord knoweth it not?
So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, saying, 'Haven't you heard that Adonijah, son of Haggith, has made himself king, and our lord David doesn't even know about it?'
The prophet Nathan is alerting Bathsheba that Adonijah has secretly claimed the throne while King David is unaware of this power grab.
📚 Historical Context
In the biblical narrative of 1 Kings, King David is elderly and his health is failing, leading to a power struggle among his sons for the throne of Israel. Adonijah, one of David's sons, has boldly proclaimed himself king without his father's knowledge or approval, exploiting the confusion of the moment. Nathan the prophet, who had a history of advising David, approaches Bathsheba, Solomon's mother, to warn her and initiate steps to secure Solomon's rightful succession as promised by David.
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