1 Kings 1:10

1:10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the elite warriors,¹ or his brother Solomon.

1 Kings 1:28

David Picks Solomon as His Successor

1:28 King David responded,² “Summon Bathsheba!”³ She came and stood before the king.⁴

1:32 King David said, “Summon Zadok the priest, Nathan the prophet,⁵ and Benaiah son of Jehoiada.” They came before the king,

14:14 The Lord will raise up a king over Israel who will cut off Jeroboam’s dynasty.⁶ It is ready to happen!⁷

18:9 Obadiah⁸ said, “What sin have I committed that you are ready to hand your servant over to Ahab for execution?⁹

¹tn Or “bodyguard” (Heb “mighty men”).

²tn Heb “answered and said.”

³sn Summon Bathsheba. Bathsheba must have left the room when Nathan arrived (see 1:22).

⁴tn Heb “she came before the king and stood before the king.”

³sn Summon…Nathan. Nathan must have left the room when Bathsheba reentered.

⁴tn Heb “house.”

⁵tn Heb “This is the day. What also now?” The precise meaning of the second half of the statement is uncertain.

⁵tn Heb “he”; the referent (Obadiah) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

⁶tn Heb “to kill me.”