Lexical Summary Bath-shua: Bath-shua Original Word: בַּת־שׁוּעַ Strong's Exhaustive Concordance Bath-shua From bath and showa'; daughter of wealth; Bath-shua, the same as Bath-Sheba' -- Bath-shua. see HEBREW bath see HEBREW showa' see HEBREW Bath-Sheba' NAS Exhaustive Concordance Word Originfrom bath and perhaps shua Definition perhaps "daughter of opulence," an Isr. woman, also a Canaanite woman NASB Translation Bath-shua (2). Brown-Driver-Briggs בַּתשֿׁוּעַ proper name, feminine (?) (daughter of opulence?) — 1 wife of David, mother of Solomon, etc. 1 Chronicles 3:5 = בַּתשֶֿׁ֫בַּע q. v.; We Klo בַּתשֶֿׁ֫וַע compare Be; but probably textual error. see Dr on 2 Samuel 11:3. 2 wife of Judah 1 Chronicles 2:3 הַכְּנַעֲנִית ׳שֿׁ׳ב, RV Bathshua but in "" Genesis 38:2,12 not a proper name (compare V:2). Topical Lexicon Identity and Name Variant Bath-shua, referenced once in 1 Chronicles 3:5, is the same woman elsewhere called Bathsheba, wife of King David and daughter of Ammiel (Eliam). The Chronicler’s spelling reflects a dialectal or stylistic preference, not a different individual, preserving complete harmony with the Samuel and Kings narratives. Biblical Narrative Bath-shua enters the account in 2 Samuel 11–12, where David’s sin of adultery and the arranged death of her husband Uriah are followed by divine judgment, repentance, and restoration. After the death of their first child, the LORD grants them Solomon. Later, she appears in 1 Kings 1–2 as a key figure ensuring Solomon’s succession when Adonijah attempts to seize the throne. Genealogical and Messianic Significance 1 Chronicles 3:5 records: “These were born to him in Jerusalem: Shimea, Shobab, Nathan, and Solomon—four by Bathshua daughter of Ammiel”. Two lines critical to redemptive history proceed from her: Thus, Bath-shua stands at the convergence of both genealogies that affirm Jesus as the promised Son of David. Role in Court and Kingdom As queen mother, Bath-shua exercised substantial influence. Her appeal to David (1 Kings 1:11–31) secured Solomon’s coronation, and Solomon later honors her by setting a throne at his right hand (1 Kings 2:19). Her intercessory position prefigures the prophetic role of advocating for covenant faithfulness within the royal household. Spiritual and Theological Themes 1. Grace after grievous sin: Bath-shua’s account demonstrates that sincere repentance opens the way for renewed fellowship and future fruitfulness (Psalm 51). Historical Context Chronicles, compiled after the exile, highlights Bath-shua to remind the post-exilic community that the Davidic promise endures despite past transgressions. Her inclusion signals hope of restoration grounded in God’s covenant fidelity. Ministry Applications • Counseling: Bath-shua’s restoration offers a biblical model for addressing sexual sin, repentance, and healing. Harmony of Scripture The single appearance of the form Bath-shua alongside the more common Bathsheba illustrates normal variations in ancient Hebrew spelling. Rather than posing a contradiction, it enriches textual study and affirms the reliability of the biblical record. Forms and Transliterations שׁ֖וּעַ שוע Shua šū·a‘ šūa‘Links Interlinear Greek • Interlinear Hebrew • Strong's Numbers • Englishman's Greek Concordance • Englishman's Hebrew Concordance • Parallel TextsEnglishman's Concordance 1 Chronicles 3:5 HEB: אַרְבָּעָ֔ה לְבַת־ שׁ֖וּעַ בַּת־ עַמִּיאֵֽל׃ NAS: four, by Bath-shua the daughter KJV: four, of Bathshua the daughter INT: and Solomon four Bath-shua the daughter of Ammiel |
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