Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version She said to him, “My lord, you yourself swore to me your servant by the LORD your God: ‘Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ New Living Translation She replied, “My lord, you made a vow before the LORD your God when you said to me, ‘Your son Solomon will surely be the next king and will sit on my throne.’ English Standard Version She said to him, “My lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ Berean Standard Bible “My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ Berean Literal Bible And she said to him, “My lord, you swore by YHWH your God to your maidservant, ‘Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ King James Bible And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. New King James Version Then she said to him, “My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your maidservant, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ New American Standard Bible So she said to him, “My lord, you yourself swore to your servant by the LORD your God, saying, ‘Your son Solomon certainly shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ NASB 1995 She said to him, “My lord, you swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God, saying, ‘Surely your son Solomon shall be king after me and he shall sit on my throne.’ NASB 1977 And she said to him, “My lord, you swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God, saying, ‘Surely your son Solomon shall be king after me and he shall sit on my throne.’ Legacy Standard Bible And she said to him, “My lord, you swore to your maidservant by Yahweh your God, saying, ‘Surely your son Solomon shall be king after me and he shall sit on my throne.’ Amplified Bible She said to him, “My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your maidservant, saying, ‘Solomon your son shall certainly be king after me and he shall sit on my throne.’ Berean Annotated Bible “My lord, she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God {YHWH Eloheka}: ‘Surely your son Solomon (peace) will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne. Christian Standard Bible She replied, “My lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD your God, ‘Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne.’ Holman Christian Standard Bible She replied, “My lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD your God, ‘Your son Solomon is to become king after me, and he is the one who is to sit on my throne.’ American Standard Version And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by Jehovah thy God unto thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. Contemporary English Version Bathsheba answered: Your Majesty, you promised me in the name of the LORD your God that my son Solomon would be the next king. English Revised Version And she said unto him, My lord, thou swarest by the LORD thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shah sit upon my throne. GOD'S WORD® Translation "Sir," she answered, "you took an oath to the LORD your God. You said that my son Solomon will be king after you, and that he will sit on your throne. Good News Translation She answered, "Your Majesty, you made me a solemn promise in the name of the LORD your God that my son Solomon would be king after you. International Standard Version "Your majesty," she replied, "you promised your servant in the name of the LORD your God, 'Your son Solomon will certainly become king after me and will sit on my throne.' NET Bible She replied to him, "My master, you swore an oath to your servant by the LORD your God, 'Solomon your son will be king after me and he will sit on my throne.' New Heart English Bible And she said to him, "My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your handmaid, 'Assuredly Solomon your son shall be king after me, and he shall sit on my throne.' Webster's Bible Translation And she said to him, My lord, thou didst swear by the LORD thy God to thy handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ World English Bible She said to him, “My lord, you swore by Yahweh your God to your servant, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd she says to him, “My lord, you have sworn by your God YHWH to your handmaid, [saying], Surely your son Solomon reigns after me, and he sits on my throne; Berean Literal Bible And she said to him, “My lord, you swore by YHWH your God to your maidservant, ‘Surely Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’ Young's Literal Translation And she saith to him, 'My lord, thou hast sworn by Jehovah thy God to thy handmaid: Surely Solomon thy son doth reign after me, and he doth sit on my throne; Smith's Literal Translation And she will say to him, My lord, thou didst swear by Jehovah thy God to thy servant that Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleShe answered and said: My lord, thou didst swear to thy handmaid by the Lord thy God, saying: Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne. Catholic Public Domain Version And responding, she said: “My lord, you swore to your handmaid, by the Lord your God: ‘your son Solomon will reign after me, and he himself shall sit upon my throne.’ New American Bible She answered him: “My lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD, your God, ‘Solomon your son will be king after me; it is he who shall sit upon my throne.’ New Revised Standard Version She said to him, “My lord, you swore to your servant by the LORD your God, saying: Your son Solomon shall succeed me as king, and he shall sit on my throne. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleShe said to him, My lord the king, you swore by the LORD your God to your handmaid, saying, Solomon your son shall reign after me and he shall sit upon my throne. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated She said to him: “My Lord King, you have sworn by LORD JEHOVAH your God to your Maidservant, ‘Solomon your son will reign after me and he will sit on my throne.’ OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And she said unto him: 'My lord, thou didst swear by the LORD thy God unto thy handmaid: Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne. Brenton Septuagint Translation And she said, My lord, thou didst swear by the Lord thy God to thine handmaid, saying, Thy son Solomon shall reign after me, and shall sit upon my throne. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Nathan and Bathsheba Before David…16And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?” 17“My lord,” she replied, “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’ 18But now, behold, Adonijah has become king, and you, my lord the king, did not know it.… Cross References “My lord,” she replied, 1 Samuel 25:24 She fell at his feet and said, “My lord, may the blame be on me alone, but please let your servant speak to you; hear the words of your servant. 2 Samuel 14:9 But the woman of Tekoa said to the king, “My lord the king, may any blame be on me and on my father’s house, and may the king and his throne be guiltless.” 2 Samuel 19:28 For all the house of my grandfather deserves death from my lord the king, yet you have set your servant among those who eat at your table. What further right, then, do I have to keep appealing to the king?” “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God: Deuteronomy 6:13 Fear the LORD your God, serve Him only, and take your oaths in His name. Psalm 132:11 The LORD swore an oath to David, a promise He will not revoke: “One of your descendants I will place on your throne. Hebrews 6:13 When God made His promise to Abraham, since He had no one greater to swear by, He swore by Himself, ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, 1 Chronicles 28:5 And of all my sons—for the LORD has given me many sons—He has chosen Solomon my son to sit on the throne of the kingdom of the LORD over Israel. 1 Chronicles 22:9-10 But a son will be born to you who will be a man of rest. I will give him rest from all his enemies on every side; for his name will be Solomon, and I will grant to Israel peace and quiet during his reign. / He is the one who will build a house for My Name. He will be My son, and I will be his Father. And I will establish the throne of his kingdom over Israel forever.’ 2 Samuel 7:12 And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. and he will sit on my throne.’ 1 Chronicles 29:23 So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. 1 Kings 2:12 So Solomon sat on the throne of his father David, and his kingdom was firmly established. 2 Chronicles 9:8 Blessed be the LORD your God, who has delighted in you to set you on His throne to be king for the LORD your God. Because your God loved Israel enough to establish them forever, He has made you king over them to carry out justice and righteousness.” 2 Samuel 12:24-25 Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. So she gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. Now the LORD loved the child / and sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah because the LORD loved him. 1 Kings 2:15 “You know that the kingship was mine,” he said. “All Israel expected that I should reign, but the kingship has turned to my brother, for it has come to him from the LORD. 1 Kings 2:24 And now, as surely as the LORD lives—the One who established me, who set me on the throne of my father David, and who founded for me a dynasty as He promised—surely Adonijah shall be put to death today!” 1 Kings 3:6 Solomon replied, “You have shown much loving devotion to Your servant, my father David, because he walked before You in faithfulness, righteousness, and uprightness of heart. And You have maintained this loving devotion by giving him a son to sit on his throne this very day. Treasury of Scripture And she said to him, My lord, you swore by the LORD your God to your handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne. My lord Genesis 18:12 Therefore Sarah laughed within herself, saying, After I am waxed old shall I have pleasure, my lord being old also? 1 Peter 3:6 Even as Sara obeyed Abraham, calling him lord: whose daughters ye are, as long as ye do well, and are not afraid with any amazement. 1 Kings 1:13,30 Go and get thee in unto king David, and say unto him, Didst not thou, my lord, O king, swear unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne? why then doth Adonijah reign? … Jump to Previous Assuredly Handmaid Kingdom Maidservant Oath Reign Seat Seated Servant Sit Solomon Surely Swarest Swear Swore Sworn Throne WordJump to Next Assuredly Handmaid Kingdom Maidservant Oath Reign Seat Seated Servant Sit Solomon Surely Swarest Swear Swore Sworn Throne Word1 Kings 1 1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age5. Adonijah, David's darling, usurps the kingdom 11. By the council of Nathan 15. Bathsheba moves the king 22. And Nathan seconds her 28. David renews his oath to Bathsheba 32. Solomon, by David's appointment, 38. being anointed king by Zadok and Nathan, the people triumph 41. Jonathan bringing the news, Adonijah's guests fly 50. Adonijah, flying to the horns of the altar, is dismissed by Solomon “My lord,” she replied, In this phrase, Bathsheba addresses King David with respect and submission, acknowledging his authority. This reflects the cultural norms of the time, where addressing a king or someone in authority with honorifics was customary. Bathsheba's approach is strategic, as she seeks to remind David of his promise regarding Solomon's succession. “you yourself swore to your maidservant by the LORD your God:” ‘Surely your son Solomon will reign after me, and he will sit on my throne.’” Persons / Places / Events 1. BathshebaThe mother of Solomon, Bathsheba approaches King David to remind him of his promise regarding Solomon's succession to the throne. 2. King David The aging king of Israel, who had previously sworn that Solomon would succeed him as king. 3. Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, who is promised the throne of Israel. 4. Adonijah David's son who attempts to usurp the throne, prompting Bathsheba's intervention. 5. The Throne of Israel The symbol of divine authority and leadership over God's chosen people. Teaching Points The Importance of Keeping PromisesDavid's oath to Bathsheba underscores the biblical principle of faithfulness to one's word, reflecting God's own faithfulness to His promises. God's Sovereignty in Leadership Despite human attempts to alter God's plans (as seen in Adonijah's actions), God's purposes prevail, reminding us to trust in His sovereign will. The Role of Advocacy Bathsheba's bold approach to David serves as a model for advocating for justice and truth, especially when aligned with God's promises. The Significance of Divine Appointment Solomon's anointing as king illustrates the importance of recognizing and respecting God's chosen leaders in our lives. The Influence of Godly Counsel Bathsheba's influence on Solomon highlights the impact of godly counsel and mentorship in shaping future leaders. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:17?2. How does 1 Kings 1:17 highlight the importance of keeping promises? 3. What can we learn about God's faithfulness from 1 Kings 1:17? 4. How does 1 Kings 1:17 connect to God's covenant with David? 5. How can we apply the principle of honoring commitments in our daily lives? 6. What role does trust play in the events of 1 Kings 1:17? 7. What promise did King David make to Bathsheba in 1 Kings 1:17? 8. How does 1 Kings 1:17 reflect God's covenant with David's lineage? 9. Why is Solomon's succession significant in 1 Kings 1:17? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 1? 11. Is King Solomon considered saved? 12. Does Nathan and Bathsheba’s intervention (1 Kings 1:11–27) contradict earlier portrayals of divine appointment of kings in Israel? 13. Which high places did Solomon visit? 14. In 2 Chronicles 2:4, how can a temple truly contain God if other passages assert He cannot be confined? What Does 1 Kings 1:17 Mean "My lord,"• Bathsheba addresses David with reverence, acknowledging the God-given authority of the king (cf. Romans 13:1; 1 Peter 2:17). • Her respectful salutation prepares the ground for a plea based on covenant faithfulness, much like Abigail’s respectful approach to David in 1 Samuel 25:24. • This greeting underscores that even in David’s weakened state, the throne remains honorable (2 Samuel 5:12). "she replied," • Bathsheba answers in the royal chamber, stepping into her God-appointed role as mother of the covenant heir (1 Chronicles 22:9–10). • Her voice carries weight because David had earlier sworn to her; she is not assuming authority but reminding David of his own (1 Kings 1:28–30). • The narrative places Bathsheba alongside Nathan, illustrating the biblical pattern of two or three witnesses to confirm a matter (Deuteronomy 19:15). "you yourself swore to your maidservant" • The personal verb “swore” indicates a solemn oath, invoking God’s justice if broken (Numbers 30:2; Psalm 15:4). • By calling herself “your maidservant,” Bathsheba embraces humility while appealing to David’s integrity, echoing Ruth’s self-designation before Boaz (Ruth 2:13). • The statement highlights accountability; kings, too, must keep their word (Ecclesiastes 5:4–5). "by the LORD your God:" • The oath was made “by” Yahweh, making it unbreakable (1 Samuel 20:42). • In Scripture, swearing by the LORD elevates a promise to covenant status (Genesis 22:16). • Bathsheba’s citation reminds David that failing to act would dishonor the LORD who established him (2 Samuel 7:8–16). “Surely your son Solomon will reign after me,” • The word “Surely” conveys certainty, reflecting God’s own decree through the prophet Nathan (2 Samuel 12:24–25). • God had already chosen Solomon as the next king (1 Chronicles 28:5–7), so Bathsheba is aligning with divine will, not merely personal desire. • Adonijah’s self-exaltation (1 Kings 1:5) opposes this promise, proving that human ambition cannot overturn God’s sovereign choice (Proverbs 19:21). "and he will sit on my throne." • “Sit” implies settled, legal succession (1 Kings 2:12). • The throne belongs to David by covenant, yet God extends it through Solomon, forecasting an everlasting kingdom fulfilled in Christ (2 Samuel 7:13; Luke 1:32–33). • Bathsheba’s reminder presses David to act immediately, ensuring the throne passes according to God’s plan rather than human intrigue (1 Kings 1:32–35). summary Bathsheba invokes David’s sacred oath, sworn before the LORD, to secure Solomon’s rightful succession. Each phrase underscores respect for authority, the gravity of covenant promises, and the necessity of aligning royal action with God’s revealed will. The verse teaches that God’s sworn purposes override human schemes, and those who revere His word are called to uphold it faithfully. Verse 17. - And she said unto him, My Lord, thou swarest by the Lord thy God unto thine handmaid, saying, Assuredly Solomon thy son shall reign after me, and he shall sit upon my throne.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew “My lord,”אֲדֹנִי֙ (’ă·ḏō·nî) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller she replied, וַתֹּ֣אמֶר (wat·tō·mer) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “you yourself אַתָּ֨ה (’at·tāh) Pronoun - second person masculine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you swore נִשְׁבַּ֜עְתָּ (niš·ba‘·tā) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - second person masculine singular Strong's 7650: To seven oneself, swear to your maidservant לַֽאֲמָתֶ֔ךָ (la·’ă·mā·ṯe·ḵā) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 519: A maidservant, female slave by the LORD בַּֽיהוָ֤ה (Yah·weh) Preposition-b | Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel your God: אֱלֹהֶ֙יךָ֙ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative ‘Surely כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction your son בְנֵ֖ךְ (ḇə·nêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1121: A son Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֥ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne will reign יִמְלֹ֣ךְ (yim·lōḵ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 4427: To reign, inceptively, to ascend the throne, to induct into royalty, to take counsel after me, אַחֲרָ֑י (’a·ḥă·rāy) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 310: The hind or following part and he וְה֖וּא (wə·hū) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are will sit יֵשֵׁ֥ב (yê·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against my throne.’ כִּסְאִֽי׃ (kis·’î) Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne Links 1 Kings 1:17 NIV1 Kings 1:17 NLT 1 Kings 1:17 ESV 1 Kings 1:17 NASB 1 Kings 1:17 KJV 1 Kings 1:17 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 1:17 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 1:17 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 1:17 French Bible 1 Kings 1:17 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 1:17 She said to him My lord you (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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