1 Kings 1:15 net — So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving th…

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"So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)"

— 1 Kings 1:15, NET Bible

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1 Kings 1 — Context

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Now let me give you some advice as to how you can save your life and your son Solomon’s life.

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Visit King David and say to him,‘My master, O king, did you not solemnly promise your servant,“Surely your son Solomon will be king after me; he will sit on my throne”? So why has Adonijah become king?’

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While you are still there speaking to the king, I will arrive and verify your report.”

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So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)

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Bathsheba bowed down on the floor before the king. The king said,“What do you want?”

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She replied to him,“My master, you swore an oath to your servant by the LORD your God,‘Solomon your son will be king after me and he will sit on my throne.’

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But now, look, Adonijah has become king! But you, my master the king, are not even aware of it!

1 Kings 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does 1 Kings 1:15 say?
1 Kings 1:15 in the NET Bible reads: “So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)”
Where is 1 Kings 1:15 in the Bible?
1 Kings 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of 1 Kings, chapter 1, verse 15.
Who wrote 1 Kings?
1 Kings is traditionally attributed to Anonymous (traditionally Jeremiah). It was written c. 561–538 BC.
What is the book of 1 Kings about?
1 Kings tells of Solomon's wisdom and the building of the temple, then the painful division of the kingdom after his death. The northern kingdom plunges into idolatry under a series of wicked kings until the prophet Elijah is raised up to call Israel back to the LORD.
What are the major themes of 1 Kings?
1 Kings explores themes including Wisdom, Temple, Divided Kingdom, Idolatry, Prophecy. These themes shape the meaning and context of 1 Kings 1:15.
What translation should I read 1 Kings 1:15 in?
1 Kings 1:15 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize 1 Kings 1:15?
1 Kings 1:15 reads (NET): “So Bathsheba visited the king in his private quarters.(The king was very old, and Abishag the Shunammite was serving the king.)” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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