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1 Kings 1:28

Old Testament Historical ASV (1901)

What does 1 Kings 1:28 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “Then king David answered and said, Call to me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king`s presence, and stood before the king.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

Then king David answered and said, Call to me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king`s presence, and stood before the king.
1 Kings 1:28 — American Standard Version

Context — 1 Kings 1

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
25For he is gone down this day, and hath slain oxen and fatlings and sheep in abundance, and hath called all the king`s sons, and the captains of the host, and Abiathar the priest; and, behold, they are eating and drinking before him, and say, [Long] live king Adonijah.
26But me, even me thy servant, and Zadok the priest, and Benaiah the son of Jehoiada, and thy servant Solomon, hath he not called.
27Is this thing done by my lord the king, and thou hast not showed unto thy servants who should sit on the throne of my lord the king after him?
28Then king David answered and said, Call to me Bath-sheba. And she came into the king`s presence, and stood before the king.
29And the king sware, and said, As Jehovah liveth, who hath redeemed my soul out of all adversity,
30verily as I sware unto thee by Jehovah, the God of Israel, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne in my stead; verily so will I do this day.
31Then Bath-sheba bowed with her face to the earth, and did obeisance to the king, and said, Let my lord king David live for ever.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Then King David answered and said, etc.] Observing that Nathan confirmed the account that Bathsheba had given, and that it must be a matter of fact that Adonijah had usurped the throne, gave orders to those about him, saying, call me Bathsheba; who either went out of the room when Nathan entered it, or however removed to some distant part of it, out of the sight of David: and she came into the king’s presence, and stood before the king; came to the side or foot of his bed, hearkening to what he had to say to her.”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Then king David answered and said, Call me Bath-sheba--He renews to her the solemn pledge he had given, in terms of solemnity and impressiveness which show that the aged monarch had roused himself to the duty the emergency called for.”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“Call Bathsheba - Who, upon Nathan's approach to the king had modestly withdrawn. 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:29”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“1:28-30 David reassured Bathsheba that Solomon would be the next king by repeating his earlier vow in God’s name (see 1:17).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Call me: She appears to have gone out when Nathan entered; and he retired when she was readmitted. into the king's presence: Heb. before the king, Kg1 1:28 3 Kings (1 Kings) 1:29”
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