1 Kings 1:12 - Forerunner Commentary

1 Kings 1:12

10 But he did not invite Nathan the prophet, Benaiah, the mighty men, or ^aSolomon his brother.

11 So Nathan spoke to Bathsheba the mother of Solomon, saying, “Have you not heard that Adonijah the son of ^aHaggith has become king, and David our lord does not know it?

12 Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

13 Go immediately to King David and say to him, ‘Did you not, my lord, O king, swear to your maidservant, saying, ^a“Assuredly your son Solomon shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne“? Why then has Adonijah become king?’

14 Then, while you are still talking there with the king, I also will come in after you and confirm your words.”

15 So Bathsheba went into the chamber to the king. (Now the king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)

16 And Bathsheba bowed and did homage to the king. Then the king said, “What is your wish?”

17 Then she said to him, “My lord, ^ayou swore by the Lord your God to your maidservant, saying, ‘Assuredly Solomon your son shall reign after me, and he shall sit on my throne.’

18 So now, look! Adonijah has become king; and now, my lord the king, you do not know about it.

19 ^aHe has sacrificed oxen and fattened cattle and sheep in abundance, and has invited all the sons of the king, Abiathar the priest, and Joab the commander of the army; but Solomon your servant he has not invited.

Verse Comparison: 1 Kings 1:12

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American Standard Version
Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

Amplified® Bible
Come now, let me advise you how to save your own life and your son Solomon's.

Contemporary English Version
You and your son Solomon will be killed, unless you do what I tell you.

Darby English Version
And now, come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

Good News Bible
If you want to save your life and the life of your son Solomon, I would advise you to

King James Version
Now therefore come, let me, I pray thee, give thee counsel, that thou mayest save thine own life, and the life of thy son Solomon.

New American Standard Bible
"So now come, please let me give you counsel and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

New International Version
Now then, let me advise you how you can save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

New King James Version
Come, please, let me now give you advice, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"So now come, please let me give you counsel and save your life and the life of your son Solomon.

Revised Standard Version
Now therefore come, let me give you counsel, that you may save your own life and the life of your son Solomon.

Young's Literal Translation
and now, come, let me counsel thee, I pray thee, and deliver thy life, and the life of thy son Solomon;

New English Translation
Now¹ let me give you some advice as to how² you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

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