1 Kings 1:23

1:23 The king was told, “Nathan the prophet is here.” Nathan entered and bowed before the king with his face to the floor. ¹ 

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 Kings 1:32

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

[1:23]  ¹ tn Heb “ground.” Since this was indoors, “floor” is more appropriate than “ground.”

[1:28]  ² tn Heb “answered and said.”

[1:28]  ³ sn Summon Bathsheba. Bathsheba must have left the room when Nathan arrived (see 1:22).

[1:28]  ⁴ tn Heb “she came before the king and stood before the king.”

[1:32]  ⁵ sn Summon…Nathan. Nathan must have left the room when Bathsheba reentered.