What is the meaning of 1 Kings 1:11? Then Nathan said to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon • Nathan, the trusted prophet who once confronted David over his sin (2 Samuel 12:1-14), steps forward again, proving his long-standing commitment to protect God’s purposes for the royal line (1 Kings 1:8). • Bathsheba, deeply invested as Solomon’s mother, is the natural ally Nathan seeks; she, too, received God’s promise that Solomon would succeed David (1 Chronicles 22:9-10). • Their partnership reminds us that the Lord often uses faithful relationships to advance His covenant plans (Ecclesiastes 4:9-10; Philippians 1:5). Have you not heard • The question conveys urgency. Nathan is sounding an alarm, pushing Bathsheba to recognize a crisis that demands immediate action—inaction could nullify God’s declared choice (James 1:22). • It also underscores how quickly deception can spread when God’s people are unaware or passive (Proverbs 18:13; Acts 20:29-30). that Adonijah son of Haggith has become king • Adonijah, David’s fourth son (2 Samuel 3:4), “exalted himself” (1 Kings 1:5), copying Absalom’s earlier rebellion. • His move ignores the clear prophetic word that Solomon, not Adonijah, was the divinely chosen heir (2 Samuel 7:12-13; 1 Chronicles 28:5-7). • The episode illustrates the perennial clash between self-promotion and God-appointment (Numbers 16:1-5; Luke 14:11). and our lord David does not know it • David, now frail and bedridden (1 Kings 1:1-4), is unaware of the covert coronation. Leadership gaps can open doors for usurpers when watchful guardians fail to speak up (Proverbs 27:17). • Nathan’s loyalty drives him to inform the king, protecting both David and the kingdom from chaos (2 Samuel 21:15-17; 1 Kings 1:43-45). summary Nathan’s alert to Bathsheba weaves together God’s faithfulness, human responsibility, and the danger of unchecked ambition. By acting decisively, Nathan and Bathsheba become instruments through whom God preserves His promise to seat Solomon on David’s throne, foreshadowing the ultimate King in David’s line (Luke 1:32-33). |
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