1 Kings 1:22
New International Version
While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

New Living Translation
While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

English Standard Version
While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Berean Standard Bible
And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

King James Bible
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

New King James Version
And just then, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

New American Standard Bible
And behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

NASB 1995
Behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

NASB 1977
And behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Amplified Bible
While she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Christian Standard Bible
At that moment, while she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan arrived,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that moment, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived,

American Standard Version
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Contemporary English Version
Just then, Nathan the prophet arrived.

English Revised Version
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While she was still talking to the king, the prophet Nathan arrived.

Good News Translation
She was still speaking, when Nathan arrived at the palace.

International Standard Version
While she was still talking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

Majority Standard Bible
And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

NET Bible
Just then, while she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet arrived.

New Heart English Bible
And look, while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Webster's Bible Translation
And lo, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

World English Bible
Behold, while she was still talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And behold, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet has come in;

Young's Literal Translation
And lo, she is yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet hath come in;

Smith's Literal Translation
And behold her yet speaking with the king, and Nathan the prophet came in.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
As she was yet speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet came.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And while she was still speaking with the king, Nathan, the prophet, arrived.

New American Bible
While she was still speaking to the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

New Revised Standard Version
While she was still speaking with the king, the prophet Nathan came in.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And, while she was still speaking there before the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And while she was speaking, also Nathan the Prophet came before the King.
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And, lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet came in.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And behold, while she was yet talking with the king, Nathan the prophet came. And it was reported to the king,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Nathan and Bathsheba Before David
21Otherwise, when my lord the king rests with his fathers, I and my son Solomon will be counted as criminals.” 22And just then, while Bathsheba was still speaking with the king, Nathan the prophet arrived. 23So the king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” And Nathan went in and bowed facedown before the king.…

Cross References
2 Samuel 15:27-28
The king also said to Zadok the priest, “Are you not a seer? Return to the city in peace—you with your son Ahimaaz, and Abiathar with his son Jonathan. / See, I will wait at the fords of the wilderness until word comes from you to inform me.”

2 Samuel 17:15-16
So Hushai told Zadok and Abiathar, the priests, “This is what Ahithophel has advised Absalom and the elders of Israel, and this is what I have advised. / Now send quickly and tell David, ‘Do not spend the night at the fords of the wilderness, but be sure to cross over. Otherwise the king and all the people with him will be swallowed up.’”

2 Samuel 15:34-36
But you can thwart the counsel of Ahithophel for me if you return to the city and say to Absalom: ‘I will be your servant, my king; in the past I was your father’s servant, but now I will be your servant.’ / Will not Zadok and Abiathar the priests be there with you? Report to them everything you hear from the king’s palace. / Indeed, their two sons, Ahimaaz son of Zadok and Jonathan son of Abiathar, are there with them. Send them to me with everything you hear.”

2 Samuel 19:11-14
Then King David sent this message to Zadok and Abiathar, the priests: “Say to the elders of Judah, ‘Why should you be the last to restore the king to his palace, since the talk of all Israel has reached the king at his quarters? / You are my brothers, my own flesh and blood. So why should you be the last to restore the king?’ / And say to Amasa, ‘Aren’t you my flesh and blood? May God punish me, and ever so severely, if from now on you are not the commander of my army in place of Joab!’” ...

1 Kings 2:15-22
“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. / So now I have just one request of you; do not deny me.” “State your request,” she told him. / Adonijah replied, “Please speak to King Solomon, since he will not turn you down. Let him give me Abishag the Shunammite as my wife.” ...

1 Kings 2:28-30
When the news reached Joab, who had conspired with Adonijah but not with Absalom, he fled to the tent of the LORD and took hold of the horns of the altar. / It was reported to King Solomon: “Joab has fled to the tent of the LORD and is now beside the altar.” So Solomon sent Benaiah son of Jehoiada, saying, “Go, strike him down!” / And Benaiah entered the tent of the LORD and said to Joab, “The king says, ‘Come out!’” But Joab replied, “No, I will die here.” So Benaiah relayed the message to the king, saying, “This is how Joab answered me.”

1 Kings 2:35
And the king appointed Benaiah son of Jehoiada in Joab’s place over the army, and he appointed Zadok the priest in Abiathar’s place.

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.’

1 Chronicles 29:22-25
That day they ate and drank with great joy in the presence of the LORD. Then, for a second time, they designated David’s son Solomon as king, anointing him before the LORD as ruler, and Zadok as the priest. / So Solomon sat on the throne of the LORD as king in place of his father David. He prospered, and all Israel obeyed him. / All the officials and mighty men, as well as all of King David’s sons, pledged their allegiance to King Solomon. ...

Psalm 89:20-29
I have found My servant David; with My sacred oil I have anointed him. / My hand will sustain him; surely My arm will strengthen him. / No enemy will exact tribute; no wicked man will oppress him. ...

Matthew 1:6
and Jesse the father of David the king. Next: David was the father of Solomon by Uriah’s wife,

Matthew 21:9
The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Matthew 22:42-45
“What do you think about the Christ? Whose son is He?” “David’s,” they answered. / Jesus said to them, “How then does David in the Spirit call Him ‘Lord’? For he says: / ‘The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at My right hand until I put Your enemies under Your feet.”’ ...

Mark 11:9-10
The ones who went ahead and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” / “Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David!” “Hosanna in the highest!”

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”


Treasury of Scripture

And, see, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in.

Genesis 24:15
And it came to pass, before he had done speaking, that, behold, Rebekah came out, who was born to Bethuel, son of Milcah, the wife of Nahor, Abraham's brother, with her pitcher upon her shoulder.

Job 1:16-18
While he was yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee…

Daniel 9:20
And whiles I was speaking, and praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God;

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1 Kings 1
1. Abishag cherishes David in his extreme age
5. 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














And just then
This phrase indicates a precise moment in time, emphasizing the immediacy and urgency of the situation. In the Hebrew text, the word used here can be understood as "behold" or "suddenly," which often introduces a significant or divine intervention. The timing of Nathan's arrival is not coincidental but orchestrated, suggesting God's providential hand in the unfolding events. This reflects the biblical theme that God is sovereign over time and events, ensuring His purposes are fulfilled.

while she was still speaking with the king
This phrase highlights the continuity and overlap of events. Bathsheba is in the midst of her plea to King David, advocating for her son Solomon's rightful succession to the throne. The Hebrew context suggests a scene of urgency and tension, as Bathsheba's words are crucial in influencing the king's decision. This moment underscores the importance of advocacy and the role of wise counsel in leadership, as well as the biblical principle that God often uses human agents to accomplish His will.

Nathan the prophet
Nathan is a significant figure in the biblical narrative, known for his role as a prophet and advisor to King David. The Hebrew term for "prophet" (נָבִיא, navi) denotes one who speaks on behalf of God, conveying divine messages and guidance. Nathan's arrival at this critical juncture is pivotal, as he is a trusted voice of truth and righteousness. His presence reinforces the idea that God provides guidance through His prophets, ensuring that His covenant promises are upheld. Nathan's involvement also highlights the importance of accountability and the prophetic voice in maintaining justice and righteousness in leadership.

arrived
The arrival of Nathan is a key turning point in the narrative. The Hebrew verb used here conveys the sense of coming or entering, marking a transition in the storyline. Nathan's timely entrance is not merely a physical arrival but a divine appointment, orchestrated to influence the outcome of the succession crisis. This moment serves as a reminder of God's perfect timing and His ability to intervene in human affairs to bring about His purposes. It also illustrates the biblical theme of divine intervention, where God steps into history to guide and direct the course of events according to His will.

Verse 22. - And lo, while she yet talked with the king, Nathan the prophet also came in. [Hebrews cam, i.e., to the palace. "Came in" almost implies that he entered the room, which he did not till summoned (ver. 23). Observe, Nathan's words convey no suggestio falsi. He does not deny a previous interview with Bathsheba, nor does he confess it. If there is an appearance of artifice, there was no intention to deceive. And the artifice, such as it was, was not only harmless, but for the public good. Verse 22. - And they told the king, saying, Behold Nathan the prophet [we are scarcely justified in seeing in this "solemn announcement of his approach" an "indication of the consideration in which he was held" (Stanley). It is difficult to see how otherwise he could be announced. It is clear that he was constantly spoken of as "the prophet" (vers. 10, 22, 34, 38, etc. Cf. 2 Samuel 7:2; 2 Samuel 12:25]. And when he was come in before [Hebrews and he came before - three words instead of six] the king, he bowed himself before the king with his face to the ground [see on vers. 16, 20; and cf. ver. 31, where we have a similar expression. "In the Assyrian sculptures, ambassadors are represented with their faces actually touching the earth before the feet of the monarch" (Rawlinson). This profound reverence on the part of Nathan is the more remarkable, when we remember how he had once denounced David to his face (1 Samuel 12:7)].

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
And just then,
וְהִנֵּ֛ה (wə·hin·nêh)
Conjunctive waw | Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

while [Bathsheba] was still
עוֹדֶ֥נָּה (‘ō·w·ḏen·nāh)
Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

speaking
מְדַבֶּ֖רֶת (mə·ḏab·be·reṯ)
Verb - Piel - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue

with
עִם־ (‘im-)
Preposition
Strong's 5973: With, equally with

the king,
הַמֶּ֑לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

Nathan
וְנָתָ֥ן (wə·nā·ṯān)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 5416: Nathan -- the name of a number of Israelites

the prophet
הַנָּבִ֖יא (han·nā·ḇî)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5030: A spokesman, speaker, prophet

arrived.
בָּֽא׃ (bā)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go


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