KJV ORIGINAL
Then king David answered and said, Call me Bathsheba. And she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then King David responded and said, 'Bring Bathsheba to me.' So she came before the king and stood in his presence.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
King David calls for Bathsheba to come to him, and she appears before him as requested.
📚 Historical Context
In the historical context of 1 Kings, King David was advanced in age and facing a succession crisis, as his son Adonijah had proclaimed himself king without David's approval. David had previously promised the throne to Solomon, Bathsheba's son, to fulfill God's plan for Israel's leadership. This verse shows David taking action to reaffirm his commitment amid the political turmoil of his court.
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