Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version When Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, the king stood up to meet her, bowed down to her and sat down on his throne. He had a throne brought for the king’s mother, and she sat down at his right hand. New Living Translation So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak on Adonijah’s behalf. The king rose from his throne to meet her, and he bowed down before her. When he sat down on his throne again, the king ordered that a throne be brought for his mother, and she sat at his right hand. English Standard Version So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her and bowed down to her. Then he sat on his throne and had a seat brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Berean Standard Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. King James Bible Bathsheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. New King James Version Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed down to her, and sat down on his throne and had a throne set for the king’s mother; so she sat at his right hand. New American Standard Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king stood to meet her, bowed to her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set up for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. NASB 1995 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. NASB 1977 So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Legacy Standard Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king arose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat on his throne; then he had a throne set for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Amplified Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose to meet her, bowed before her, and sat down on his throne; then he had a throne set for her, the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Christian Standard Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, sat down on his throne, and had a throne placed for the king’s mother. So she sat down at his right hand. Holman Christian Standard Bible So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him about Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, sat down on his throne, and had a throne placed for the king’s mother. So she sat down at his right hand. American Standard Version Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. Contemporary English Version When Bathsheba went to see Solomon, he stood up to meet her, then bowed low. He sat back down and had another throne brought in, so his mother could sit at his right side. English Revised Version Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. GOD'S WORD® Translation Bathsheba went to King Solomon to talk to him on Adonijah's behalf. The king got up to meet her and bowed down in front of her. Then he sat on his throne. He had a throne brought for his mother, and she sat at his right side. Good News Translation So Bathsheba went to the king to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king stood up to greet his mother and bowed to her. Then he sat on his throne and had another one brought in on which she sat at his right. International Standard Version So Bathsheba went to talk to King Solomon for Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. He ordered a throne be set in place for his mother. She sat on a throne to his right NET Bible So Bathsheba visited King Solomon to speak to him on Adonijah's behalf. The king got up to greet her, bowed to her, and then sat on his throne. He ordered a throne to be brought for the king's mother, and she sat at his right hand. New Heart English Bible Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. Webster's Bible Translation Bath-sheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleSo Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. World English Bible Bathsheba therefore went to King Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. The king rose up to meet her and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne and caused a throne to be set for the king’s mother; and she sat on his right hand. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd Bathsheba comes to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king rises to meet her, and bows himself to her, and sits on his throne, and places a throne for the mother of the king, and she sits at his right hand. Young's Literal Translation And Bath-Sheba cometh in unto king Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king riseth to meet her, and boweth himself to her, and sitteth on his throne, and placeth a throne for the mother of the king, and she sitteth at his right hand. Smith's Literal Translation And Bathsheba will go to king Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king will rise up to her meeting, and worship to her, and he sat upon his throne, and a throne will be set for the king's mother; and she will sit at his right hand. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThen Bethsabee came to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonias: and the king arose to meet her, and bowed to her, and sat down upon his throne: and a throne was set for the king's mother, and she sat on his right hand. Catholic Public Domain Version Then Bathsheba went to king Solomon, so that she might speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and he reverenced her, and he sat down upon his throne. And a throne was stationed for the mother of the king, and she sat at his right hand. New American Bible Then Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah, and the king stood up to meet her and paid her homage. Then he sat down upon his throne, and a throne was provided for the king’s mother, who sat at his right. New Revised Standard Version So Bathsheba went to King Solomon, to speak to him on behalf of Adonijah. The king rose to meet her, and bowed down to her; then he sat on his throne, and had a throne brought for the king’s mother, and she sat on his right. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBath-sheba therefore went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her and bowed himself to her and then sat on his throne, and they brought a chair for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And Bathsheba went into King Solomon to speak to him for Aduniah, and the King stood to meet her, and he bowed to her and sat down on his throne, and they set a throne for the mother of the King, and she sat at his right. OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Bath-sheba therefore went unto king Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed down unto her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a throne to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. Brenton Septuagint Translation And Bersabee went in to king Solomon to speak to him concerning Adonias; and the king rose up to meet her, and kissed her, and sat on the throne, and a throne was set for the mother of the king, and she sat on his right hand. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Execution of Adonijah…18“Very well,” Bathsheba replied. “I will speak to the king for you.” 19So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. 20“I have just one small request of you,” she said. “Do not deny me.” “Make your request, my mother,” the king replied, “for I will not deny you.”… Cross References Esther 5:2 As soon as the king saw Queen Esther standing in the court, she found favor in his sight. The king extended the gold scepter in his hand toward Esther, and she approached and touched the tip of the scepter. Proverbs 31:23 Her husband is known at the city gates, where he sits among the elders of the land. Matthew 20:20-21 Then the mother of Zebedee’s sons came to Jesus with her sons and knelt down to make a request of Him. / “What do you want?” He inquired. She answered, “Declare that in Your kingdom one of these two sons of mine may sit at Your right hand, and the other at Your left.” John 2:3-5 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to Him, “They have no more wine.” / “Woman, what is that to you and to Me?” Jesus replied. “My hour has not yet come.” / His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever He tells you.” Ephesians 6:2 “Honor your father and mother” (which is the first commandment with a promise), Genesis 41:40 You shall be in charge of my house, and all my people are to obey your commands. Only with regard to the throne will I be greater than you.” 1 Samuel 2:19 Each year his mother would make him a little robe and bring it to him when she went with her husband to offer the annual sacrifice. 2 Samuel 14:4-11 When the woman from Tekoa went to the king, she fell facedown in homage and said, “Help me, O king!” / “What troubles you?” the king asked her. “Indeed,” she said, “I am a widow, for my husband is dead. / And your maidservant had two sons who were fighting in the field with no one to separate them, and one struck the other and killed him. ... 1 Kings 1:16 And Bathsheba bowed down in homage to the king, who asked, “What is your desire?” 1 Kings 3:10-12 Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— / behold, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been another like you, nor will there ever be. 2 Kings 4:13 and Elisha said to Gehazi, “Now tell her, ‘Look, you have gone to all this trouble for us. What can we do for you? Can we speak on your behalf to the king or the commander of the army?’” “I have a home among my own people,” she replied. Psalm 45:9 The daughters of kings are among your honored women; the queen stands at your right hand, adorned with the gold of Ophir. Proverbs 1:8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction, and do not forsake the teaching of your mother. Isaiah 49:23 Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Jeremiah 13:18 Say to the king and to the queen mother: “Take a lowly seat, for your glorious crowns have fallen from your heads.” Treasury of Scripture Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon, to speak to him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself to her, and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat to be set for the king's mother; and she sat on his right hand. rose up Exodus 20:12 Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee. Leviticus 19:3,32 Ye shall fear every man his mother, and his father, and keep my sabbaths: I am the LORD your God… she sat Psalm 45:9 Kings' daughters were among thy honourable women: upon thy right hand did stand the queen in gold of Ophir. Psalm 110:1 A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool. Matthew 25:33 And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Jump to Previous Adonijah Bathsheba Bath-Sheba Bowed Caused Hand King's Meet Mother Right Rose Sat Seat Solomon Speak ThroneJump to Next Adonijah Bathsheba Bath-Sheba Bowed Caused Hand King's Meet Mother Right Rose Sat Seat Solomon Speak Throne1 Kings 2 1. David, having given a charge to Solomon3. of Reverence 5. of Joab 7. of Barzillai 8. of Shimei 10. Solomon succeeds 12. Adonijah, moving Bathsheba to ask unto Solomon for Abishag, 13. is put to death 26. Abiathar, having his life given him, is deprived of the priesthood 28. Joab fleeing to the horns of the altar, is there slain 35. Benaiah is put in Joab's room, and Zadfok in Abiathar's 36. Shimei, confined to Jerusalem, by occasion of going to Gath, is put to death. So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for Adonijah. Bathsheba, the mother of Solomon, plays a significant role in the transition of power from David to Solomon. Her approach to Solomon on behalf of Adonijah, who had previously attempted to claim the throne, highlights the complex family dynamics and political intrigue of the time. Bathsheba's involvement underscores her influence and the respect she commanded as the queen mother. This event occurs in the context of Solomon's early reign, where he is consolidating his power and dealing with potential threats to his kingship. The request she carries for Adonijah is politically sensitive, given Adonijah's previous actions. The king stood up to greet her, bowed to her, and sat down on his throne. Then the king had a throne brought for his mother, who sat down at his right hand. Persons / Places / Events 1. BathshebaThe mother of King Solomon, Bathsheba plays a significant role in the royal court. Her approach to Solomon on behalf of Adonijah highlights her influence and the respect she commands. 2. King Solomon The son of David and Bathsheba, Solomon is the king of Israel. His actions in this verse demonstrate his respect and honor for his mother, as well as his wisdom in handling court matters. 3. Adonijah Solomon's older brother who previously attempted to claim the throne. Bathsheba's intercession for him indicates ongoing political dynamics within the royal family. 4. The Throne Symbolizes authority and power. Solomon's act of providing a throne for Bathsheba signifies her esteemed position and the honor he bestows upon her. 5. The Right Hand A place of honor and authority. Bathsheba sitting at Solomon's right hand underscores her importance and the respect she receives in the kingdom. Teaching Points Honor and Respect for ParentsSolomon's actions remind us of the biblical mandate to honor our parents, recognizing their role and influence in our lives. Wisdom in Leadership Solomon's respectful and wise handling of court matters serves as a model for godly leadership, emphasizing the importance of humility and respect. The Role of Intercession Bathsheba's intercession for Adonijah highlights the power and importance of interceding for others, especially within family dynamics. Position and Authority The placement of Bathsheba at Solomon's right hand illustrates the significance of recognizing and honoring those who hold positions of influence in our lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of 1 Kings 2:19?2. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba reflect honoring one's parents biblically? 3. What does Solomon's treatment of Bathsheba reveal about godly leadership principles? 4. How does 1 Kings 2:19 connect with the commandment to honor your mother? 5. In what ways can we show respect to our elders, like Solomon did? 6. How can we apply Solomon's example of respect in our daily interactions? 7. Why did Solomon bow to Bathsheba in 1 Kings 2:19? 8. What does Bathsheba's request reveal about her influence in 1 Kings 2:19? 9. How does Solomon's response to Bathsheba reflect his character in 1 Kings 2:19? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from 1 Kings 2? 11. Who was Bathsheba in the Bible? 12. How many wives did King David have? 13. Who was Bathsheba in the Bible? 14. In 1 Kings 2:1-9, why does David instruct Solomon to exact vengeance on Joab and Shimei, contradicting previous oaths and seeming to endorse personal revenge? What Does 1 Kings 2:19 Mean So Bathsheba went to King Solomon to speak to him for AdonijahBathsheba approaches as an intercessor. Earlier, Adonijah had asked her to secure Solomon’s approval for his marriage to Abishag (1 Kings 2:13-18). Bathsheba’s willingness to plead for him shows: • Maternal compassion—she is mother to Solomon, yet she is ready to seek mercy for Solomon’s rival brother, echoing a mother’s heart seen in 2 Samuel 21:10. • Confidence in the king’s ear—she knows Solomon will listen (compare 1 Kings 1:11-17, where she previously appealed to David). • A model of intercession—like Esther before Xerxes (Esther 4:15-16) and Moses for Israel (Exodus 32:11-14). The king stood up to greet her Solomon’s first reaction is honor: “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12). Standing acknowledges the Fifth Commandment and the principle that “You shall rise in the presence of the aged” (Leviticus 19:32). His action teaches: • Authority submits to God-given order—kings are still sons (Proverbs 30:17). • Real strength shows respect—compare Jesus rising to serve His disciples (John 13:4-5). bowed to her The bow deepens the respect: “Her children rise up and call her blessed” (Proverbs 31:28). Solomon publicly displays humility before his mother, illustrating: • A king under God’s law—he bows even while wearing the crown (Deuteronomy 17:18-20). • The value God places on motherhood—mirrored in Christ’s care for Mary from the cross (John 19:26-27). and sat down on his throne Only after honoring Bathsheba does Solomon resume his royal seat. The sequence highlights: • Proper priorities—reverence precedes rule (1 Kings 10:18-20 also shows Solomon’s throne as a symbol of God-given authority). • Security in identity—he isn’t threatened by humbling himself first (Matthew 23:11-12). Then the king had a throne brought for his mother Providing a separate throne elevates Bathsheba to queen-mother status, a recognized office in Israel (Jeremiah 13:18; 2 Chronicles 15:16). It conveys: • Permanent honor—not a fleeting courtesy but a formal position. • Shared participation—the throne beside Solomon signifies partnership, just as David promised to seat the future Messiah on an eternal throne (Psalm 132:11-12). who sat down at his right hand The right hand is the place of highest honor (Psalm 110:1). Bathsheba’s seating teaches: • Closeness and access—she can speak freely, foreshadowing how believers are invited to “approach the throne of grace with confidence” (Hebrews 4:16). • Royal favor—her petitions carry weight (1 Kings 2:20). • Prophetic picture—the Messiah Himself is seated at the right hand of the Father (Ephesians 1:20-21), pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of royal authority and honor. summary 1 Kings 2:19 records more than court etiquette. It shows a godly pattern of honoring parents, the legitimacy of intercession, and the way true authority is exercised—first in humility, then in justice. Solomon’s actions teach that leaders remain accountable to God’s commands, that mothers are to be esteemed publicly, and that those granted intimate access to the throne are meant to use it for the good of others. Verse 19. - Bathsheba therefore [lit., And Bathsheba] went unto king [Heb. the king] Solomon, to speak unto him for Adonijah. And the king rose up to meet her, and bowed himself unto her, [the LXX. reads, "and kissed" her (καὶ κατεφίλησεν αὐτὴν). There is not necessarily a pregnant construction, as Keil insists: "rose up and went down to meet her." We get here a glimpse of the stateliness of Solomon's court] and sat down on his throne, and caused a seat [lit., throne, same word] to be set [most probably the servants of Solomon placed the seat for the queen mother, as the LXX. (ἐτέθη θρόνος) and most translators. The reception was clearly a public one, if the interview was private. But the original is simply, "and he set," etc., suggesting that Solomon may have done it, as a mark of respect, with his own hands. He "received his mother as גְַּבִירָה (1 Kings 15:13). Bahr] for the mother of the king, and she sat on his right hand. [The place of honour. Cf. Psalm 110:1; Matthew 20:21; Matthew 25:33; Acts 7:56; Romans 8:34; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1, etc. It was also the place of honour amongst Arabians (Keil), Greeks, and Romans, as the very names εὐώνυμος ( an euphemism for ἀριστερός - and sinistra, show.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew So Bathshebaשֶׁ֙בַע֙ (še·ḇa‘) Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 1339: Bathsheba -- perhaps 'daughter of oath', the mother of Solomon went וַתָּבֹ֤א (wat·tā·ḇō) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 935: To come in, come, go in, go to אֶל־ (’el-) Preposition Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to King הַמֶּ֣לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king Solomon שְׁלֹמֹ֔ה (šə·lō·mōh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 8010: Solomon -- David's son and successor to his throne to speak לְדַבֶּר־ (lə·ḏab·ber-) Preposition-l | Verb - Piel - Infinitive construct Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue to him ל֖וֹ (lōw) Preposition | third person masculine singular Strong's Hebrew for עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against Adonijah. אֲדֹנִיָּ֑הוּ (’ă·ḏō·nî·yā·hū) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 138: Adonijah -- 'my Lord is Yahweh', the name of several Israelites The king הַמֶּ֨לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king stood up וַיָּקָם֩ (way·yā·qām) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand to greet her, לִקְרָאתָ֜הּ (liq·rā·ṯāh) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 7125: Against he come, help, meet, seek, to, in the way bowed וַיִּשְׁתַּ֣חוּ (way·yiš·ta·ḥū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hitpael - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7812: To depress, prostrate to her, לָ֗הּ (lāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew and sat down וַיֵּ֙שֶׁב֙ (way·yê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive 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 his throne. כִּסְא֔וֹ (kis·’ōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne Then [the king] had a throne כִּסֵּא֙ (kis·sê) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3678: Seat of honor, throne brought וַיָּ֤שֶׂם (way·yā·śem) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set for [his] הַמֶּ֔לֶךְ (ham·me·leḵ) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4428: A king mother, לְאֵ֣ם (lə·’êm) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 517: A mother, ) [who] sat down וַתֵּ֖שֶׁב (wat·tê·šeḇ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry at his right hand. לִֽימִינֽוֹ׃ (lî·mî·nōw) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 3225: The right hand, side, the south Links 1 Kings 2:19 NIV1 Kings 2:19 NLT 1 Kings 2:19 ESV 1 Kings 2:19 NASB 1 Kings 2:19 KJV 1 Kings 2:19 BibleApps.com 1 Kings 2:19 Biblia Paralela 1 Kings 2:19 Chinese Bible 1 Kings 2:19 French Bible 1 Kings 2:19 Catholic Bible OT History: 1 Kings 2:19 Bathsheba therefore went to king Solomon (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg) |
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